News Brazil » Santa Catarina » Security: Rare meteotsunami hits southern Brazil without an earthquake, flooding streets and dragging boats
Officials identified the event as a meteotsunami, an uncommon tsunami-like surge caused by weather rather than seismic activity.
News Brazil » Santa Catarina » Security: Watch Rare Meteotsunami Swallow Brazil Beach in 20 Seconds (Video)
Santa Catarina's Civil Defense said radar, satellite and tide-gauge data showed an intense squall line accompanied by winds of roughly 60 to 90 km/h (37–56 mph) and rapid atmospheric-pressure changes.
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News Brazil » Santa Catarina » Security: Brazil coast hit by rare meteotsunami without earthquake
A rare meteotsunami struck southern Brazil’s Santa Catarina coast around 6 a.m. on September 21, affecting Laguna, Jaguaruna and Imbituba. Security footage from Praia do Cardoso showed seawater ...
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