stackyFACTSYou do not need a massive coastline to experience giant, terrifying waves. A seiche is a standing wave that occurs in completely enclosed bodies of water, like lakes, triggered by seismic activity or high winds. The water sloshes back and forth like a giant bathtub, proving that even inland lakes can throw a serious geological tantrum.
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