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Massive Waves Hit Marshall Islands Army Base: Dramatic Video Footage Reveals Chaos

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Watch as a massive wave crashes through a US Army base in the Marshall Islands, causing chaos and destruction!

Dramatic video footage captured the terrifying moment when massive waves pounded an Army base in the Marshall Islands, causing havoc and destruction. The surge of water rushed into on-base facilities, with one video showing a wave crashing into the dining hall, breaking doors and knocking people down. Experts attribute these rogue waves to rising sea levels, posing a significant threat to the region's coastal areas. The powerful ocean waves, believed to be driven by offshore storm surges, highlighted the vulnerability of important military installations in the Marshall Islands.

The US Army issued a statement confirming the significant flooding caused by weather-induced waves on Roi-Namur Island. The footage circulating on social media depicted the sheer force of the waves, reminiscent of scenes from a Hollywood disaster movie. This event underscores the urgent need for addressing climate threats in the region, as extreme weather events become more frequent and destructive. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have taken a proactive step by launching the first-ever Climate Security Risk initiative to mitigate such risks in vulnerable areas.

In a surprising turn of events, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy fairing re-entry at supersonic speed was mentioned among the news about the wave's impact on the Marshall Islands. Additionally, the concern over more dangerous coastal behavior in the future adds urgency to global climate action efforts. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the real and immediate risks posed by climate change, urging governments and organizations to prioritize sustainable and resilient policies.

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Waves pummel Marshall Islands Army base, 'marathon of recovery ... (ArmyTimes.com)

One video shows the surge of water rush into an on-base restaurant as people attempt to avoid getting swept away.

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Video shows massive waves crashing Army base in Marshall ... (USA TODAY)

Dramatic video footage shows a large wave striking the Army's dining hall on Roi-Namur Island, breaking down doors and knocking people down.

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Video shows massive wave crashing into US Army Base in Marshall ... (WLS-TV)

Experts believe the rogue waves could be blamed on rising sea levels.

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WATCH: Massive Waves Hit Marshall Islands Army Base (Rock 92.9)

Watch as massive waves hit a Marshall Islands Army Base! This looks like something straight out of a movie, like Jumanji! Watch the videos!

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Video shows massive wave damage U.S. Army base on remote island (KTLA)

Video circulating on social media shows the terrifying moment a large wave crashed through the door of the dining hall on a U.S. military base on a remote ...

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WATCH: Giant Wave Rips Through US Army Base in Marshall ... (Republic World)

US Army in a statement said that 'a series of weather-induced waves hit Roi-Namur which caused significant flooding in the northern portions of the island.”

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Huge wave rips through restaurant and sends furniture flying on ... (MSN Money)

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Extreme wave in Marshall Islands highlights dangers of climate ... (ABC News)

A series of extreme waves that wreaked havoc on a U.S. military base in the Marshall Islands could be indicative of more dangerous coastal behavior to come.

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Massive rogue wave crashes through restaurant doors in Marshall ... (Boing Boing)

The U.S. Army reported that "a series of weather-driven waves resulted in significant ocean water inundation of the island of Roi-Namur," in the Marshall ...

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Addressing Climate Threats: IOM, UNDP Launch First-ever Risk ... (UNDP)

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the first-ever Climate Security Risk ...

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Huge waves batter distant US Army station in South Pacific, forcing ... (Stars and Stripes)

Army officials are assessing flood damage to a Marshall Islands installation pounded by huge waves on Saturday that led to the evacuation of roughly half ...

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Video shows rogue wave smash through doors of dining hall on U.S. ... (cleveland.com)

Videos posted online show the moment a wave hit the dining hall on Saturday, tearing the doors off their hinges and knocking people to the ground as water ...

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