Skip to content
The Nexus
DossierENTITY

South Sawyer Glacier

Coverage of South Sawyer Glacier in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 12 · 10:53 UTCMost recent: May 10 · 11:00 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Aram Fathianperson1University of Calgaryorganization1Tracy Arm fjordplace1Alaskaplace1Lituya Bayplace1Tracy Armplace1U.S. Geological Surveyorganization1Norwegian Blissvessel1AP Newsorganization1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEMay 10 · 11:00 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area

    A massive landslide in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord created a 500-meter-high tsunami, which is the second highest ever recorded on Earth. The event occurred at 5:26 am local time on August 10, 2025, and fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported. The landslide was studied by researchers, including Aram Fathian from the University of Calgary.

  • WORLDApr 12 · 10:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide

    Cruise companies are avoiding Tracy Arm in Alaska after a massive landslide in 2025 caused a tsunami and raised safety concerns. They are redirecting passengers to alternative destinations like Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier, which are described as less iconic but still scenic.