Feb 19 • 22:41 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

An extreme summer on the coast: earthquake, meteotsunami, wind whirlpools, southeast winds, and storms - just coincidence?

This summer, Argentina's Atlantic coast faced a series of extreme weather and geological phenomena including earthquakes and strong winds, raising questions about their coincidence.

This summer along the Atlantic coast of Argentina has been marked by a series of extreme events, including earthquakes, wind whirlpools, storms, and significant weather changes that have raised safety concerns for both locals and tourists during the peak season. The convergence of these incidents has led some to wonder if they signify a larger, interconnected phenomenon or are simply random occurrences. Reports of injuries and even fatalities have added to the anxiety surrounding these events.

However, scientists and experts are clarifying that these incidents are not interconnected but rather a convergence of distinct natural processes. Each event, such as the southeast winds and earthquakes, operates under its own mechanisms with no causal link. The experience of these events back-to-back might create the illusion of a singular alarming phenomenon, but studies indicate that they have independent origins and dynamics.

Despite the remarkable timing of these occurrences, experts suggest that there is no need to panic, as the extreme phenomena are part of natural cycles that can occur in vulnerable coastal areas. The incidents serve as a reminder of the need for preparedness and understanding of geological and meteorological processes in coastal regions, particularly during peak tourist seasons when such events can pose significant risks to public safety.

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