Detected on Sunday 1 November, 11h57
Study highlights tsunami risk in major Alpine lakes
Researchers from Savoie Mont Blanc University and the CNRS conclude in an international study that the major Alpine lakes (Annecy, Bourget, Léman) are not immune to tsunamis, a low risk but amplified by human activities.
In brief
Environment event (severity: info) in 2 departments (Haute-Savoie, Savoie), first detected on 1 November 2026 at 11:57. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 11:57.
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- Environment
- Severity
- Info
- Place
- Annecy
Multiple departments (2)
- Detected
- 1 Nov, 11h57
- Updated
- 1 Nov, 11h57
- Reference
- no.6313
1 article · 1 source · 1 bord sur 3 · outlets: left 0, centre 1, right 0
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- 11h57Le Dauphiné libéréCentreAnalysis1 NovAlpes. Lac d'Annecy, le Bourget, le Léman... : pourquoi les grands lacs alpins ne sont pas à l’abri des tsunamis
Le risque de tsunami dans les grands lacs alpins est méconnu mais existe bel et bien. Même s’il reste faible, il est amplifié par les activités humaines. Voilà les conclusions qu’avancent plusieurs chercheurs de l’université Savoie Mont Blanc et du CNRS, dans une étude internationale publiée ce mois-ci.
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#tsunamis · #lacs alpins · #étude
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