Scientists Reconstruct Massive 164-Foot Tsunami and Discover a Hidden Danger Threatening Lakes Worldwide

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A new scientific study reveals that destructive tsunamis are not exclusive to the oceans. Large freshwater lakes can also generate huge waves when earthquakes trigger underwater landslides and collapses of large volumes of sediment.

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Human activity increases the risk of tsunamis in large lakes. This is the conclusion reached by a study carried out by several researchers from Savoie Mont Blanc University (USMB) and the National Centre for Scientific Research.