In the remote Greenland Fjord, an unprecedented landslide not only shook the earth, but also triggered a nine-day "earth-shaking" wave spectacle. This feat of nature is as shocking as a science fiction movie, but behind it lies a severe warning from climate change.

Last September, an unusual earthquake signal traveled across the earth and was captured by precision sensors around the world. This was not an ordinary seismic wave, but a huge change from the depths of the Greenland Fjord. Scientists responded quickly and launched a cross-border detective investigation, which eventually revealed the secret of this "earth-shaking" event.

It turned out that a huge mountain collapsed under the support of the glacier, carrying millions of cubic meters of rock and glacial ice, and instantly fell into the fjord, stirring up a huge wave as high as 200 meters. However, this huge wave did not dissipate in the vast ocean as usual, but was "imprisoned" by the narrow fjord. In the next nine days, it was like a trapped beast, constantly stirring back and forth in the fjord, causing continuous vibrations.

Dr. Stephen Hicks of University College London, one of the scientists involved in the investigation, recalled: "When colleagues first discovered this signal, it seemed so different that we called it an 'unidentified seismic object'. It was as accurate as a clock, appearing every 90 seconds for nine days."

As the investigation deepened, scientists found that the root cause of the disaster was climate change. As global temperatures rise, Greenland's glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate, weakening the foundations that support the mountains. Once the critical point is reached, the mountain can no longer remain stable, which eventually leads to this thrilling landslide. "The glacier was originally like a strong backing for the mountain," Dr. Hicks explained, "but as it gradually melted, the mountain became fragile and eventually collapsed." This discovery not only revealed the direct cause of the landslide, but also deeply revealed the far-reaching impact of climate change on the earth's ecosystem.

Although the incident occurred in a remote area with few people and did not directly cause casualties, it sounded the alarm for the world. Cruise lines in the Arctic often pass through these fjords. If such an incident occurs in a tourist-dense area, the consequences will be disastrous. Dr. Kristian Svennevig, chief researcher of the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), warned: "We are witnessing an increasing number of huge landslides that trigger tsunamis in the Arctic, especially in Greenland." Dr. Hicks further pointed out: "The incident in Dixonfjord may be the first time that climate change has directly impacted the crust beneath our feet. It reminds us that we must pay more attention to the challenges brought by climate change and strengthen related research to cope with potential threats in the future."

In this shocking performance of nature, we not only witnessed the magnificence and fragility of the earth, but also deeply realized the urgency and importance of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

Source: BBC News