Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Meteotsunami Hits Argentina, One Dead, 35 Injured
A big, unexpected wave called a meteotsunami hit the beaches in Argentina.
It was very strong and not normal for that area.
One person died, and many others got hurt.
The waves were so high that they surprised people who were relaxing on the beach or in the water.
Experts say it happened because of sudden changes in the weather, not an earthquake.
It's a rare event in that region, and people are being told to be careful near the water.
A meteotsunami struck Santa Clara del Mar and Mar del Plata, Argentina, causing one death and injuring at least 35 people.
The waves reached 'unimaginable heights,' surprising people who were resting or cooling off in the water.
The phenomenon is highly unusual for the region and was driven by sudden changes in atmospheric pressure and strong winds.
Lifeguard union head Nahuel Nardone described the event as a kind of 'mini tsunami.'
Similar surges were reported across much of the Mar del Plata coastline.
- Who
- Residents and visitors in Santa Clara del Mar and Mar del Plata
- What
- A meteotsunami caused by sudden atmospheric pressure changes and strong winds
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Santa Clara del Mar and Mar del Plata, Argentina
- Why
- Sudden changes in atmospheric pressure and strong winds
- Location
- Santa Clara del Mar and Mar del Plata, Argentina
- Casualties
- 1 killed, at least 35 injured
- Cause
- Sudden atmospheric pressure changes and strong winds
- Description
- Meteotsunami (mini tsunami)
- Source
- Lifeguard union head Nahuel Nardone
