Natural disasters
Meteotsunami strikes Santa Clara del Mar, leaving one dead
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A meteotsunami struck the coast of Santa Clara del Mar on January 12, 2026, causing one man's death and injuring dozens. The event, which raised water levels up to five meters in minutes, was captured live by Matías Alé's program in Mar del Plata. Experts attribute it to a meteotsunami, a type of wave driven by atmospheric changes.
Argentine actor Matías Alé witnessed a meteotsunami hit Mar del Plata's coast live. In a chilling account, he described the stampede of people and panic among families with children. The event took place on January 14, 2026.
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A meteotsunami struck the Buenos Aires coast on Monday, killing a 29-year-old man in Santa Clara del Mar and injuring at least 35 people. The event, marked by a wave up to five meters high after a sudden sea retreat, caused panic among tourists and residents. Authorities evacuated beaches and launched emergency operations.