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Great Lakes' 'tsunamis' explained
« on: March 06, 2017, 01:16:45 pm »
http://www.mlive.com/weather/index.ssf/2017/03/great_lakes_giant_waves_explai.html

It seems the wind never stops in the Great Lakes region. The waves created by a powerful storm on the Great Lakes are astonishing. But there are two rare types of Great Lakes waves with which you might be unfamiliar.

Researchers have now dubbed a one-time giant wave a meteotsunami. Yes, the Great Lakes are thought to have tsunamis.

The other giant wave on the Great Lakes is called a seiche.

Here is an explanation of both.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yVyfeFNhkQ

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Re: Great Lakes' 'tsunamis' explained
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2017, 02:05:01 pm »
Also a very interesting documentary on the bottoms of the great lakes. Features like massive waterfalls, valleys. cliffs and even evidence of ancient hunters. Also a possible impact crater under the eastern end of lake Ontario.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWeYa0_5bc