This Tsunami Was Huge, But the Scariest Part Came Later
In 1998, a massive tsunami struck the coast of Papua New Guinea, wiping out entire villages in an instant. But the real terror came after the waves receded—because something didn’t add up. Scientists expected an earthquake of much greater magnitude to trigger such a devastating tsunami, yet the quake recorded was too small. That’s when they discovered the horrifying truth: an underwater landslide had secretly amplified the disaster, creating waves far deadlier than expected. This event changed how experts study tsunamis, proving that sometimes, the biggest danger is the one you never see…
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