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flag A 1,200-tonne boulder moved inland by a prehistoric tsunami in Tonga reveals risks for coastal areas.

flag Researchers discovered a massive 1,200-tonne boulder in Tonga that was moved over 200 meters inland by a tsunami around 7,000 years ago. flag Numerical modeling showed that waves around 50 meters high and lasting 90 seconds were required to move the boulder. flag This discovery is crucial for improving coastal hazard assessments and risk preparation in tsunami-prone areas.

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