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One Dead as Unpredictable 'Meteo Tsunami' Hits Argentinian Beach
13 Jan
Summary
- A powerful meteo tsunami struck Santa Clara del Mar, Argentina.
- The event caused one fatality and injured at least 35 people.
- Unpredictable atmospheric pressure drops triggered the deadly waves.
A startling 'meteo tsunami' struck the coastal town of Santa Clara del Mar, Argentina, on Monday afternoon, sweeping across a crowded beach and causing significant devastation. The event tragically claimed one life and left at least 35 individuals injured.
The powerful surges of water, described by witnesses as reaching up to 30 feet, overwhelmed beachgoers who were enjoying the sea and sand. Eyewitnesses reported a dramatic receding of the sea before the colossal waves hit, creating a 'black whirlpool' and chaos as people scrambled for safety.
This phenomenon, known as a meteo tsunami, is not caused by earthquakes but by sudden drops in atmospheric pressure associated with fast-moving weather systems. The unpredictable nature of these events, as stated by local civil defense officials, makes them difficult to forecast, leaving communities vulnerable to such sudden and destructive occurrences.
