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Watch Rare Meteotsunami Swallow Brazil Beach in 20 Seconds (Video)
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Watch Rare Meteotsunami Swallow Brazil Beach in 20 Seconds (Video)

Surfer·Dashel Pierson·about 16 hours ago
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A tsunami hit southern Brazil on September 21 — but there was no earthquake. Instead, the coastline of Santa Catarina was struck by a rare meteorological tsunami, or meteotsunami, sending seawater surging across beaches, streets, and businesses in a matter of seconds. The event hit around 6 a.m., affecting Laguna, Jaguaruna, and Imbituba. Security footage from Praia do Cardoso in Laguna shows an almost eerie transformation: dry sand is visible one moment; roughly 20 seconds later, the ocean has swallowed the beach and is rushing toward a waterfront restaurant. See the footage linked here and below. View this post on Instagram Fishing boats were ripped from their positions, nets and equipment scattered, streets filled with sand and debris, and water damaged buildings. In Laguna, part of a church wall was knocked down. Fortunately, no deaths or injuries were reported.…

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