Articles for tag: Great Lakes, inland waves, Seismic Activity, tsunami risk

Could a Tsunami Ever Hit the Great Lakes? Experts Weigh In

Could a Tsunami Ever Hit the Great Lakes? Experts Weigh In

Andrew Alpin

Picture this: you’re enjoying a perfect summer day at a Great Lakes beach when suddenly, the water starts behaving strangely. The waves grow larger than they should during calm weather, and within minutes, a wall of water crashes onto the shore with devastating force. This isn’t science fiction or a disaster movie plot. Scientists have ...