Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Rare meteotsunami causes deadly surge along Santa Clara del Mar coast, Argentina

"A strong meteotsunami impacted
Argentina’s Atlantic coast generating an abrupt sea-level
rise and destructive waves that struck Santa Clara del Mar and nearby beaches in Mar Chiquita Partido. The event occurred during the late afternoon, between 16:20 and 17:00 local time (19:20–20:00 UTC), while beaches were full under hot summer conditions.

Witnesses reported the sea suddenly withdrawing several meters before returning as a violent surge that inundated the shore and threw people and objects inland." W

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