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Massive Waves Hit Marshall Islands Army Base: Dramatic Footage Captured

Climate change - Extreme weather events - Marshall Islands - Military installations - Rising sea levels - US Army base

In a scene reminiscent of an action movie, watch as massive waves crash into a U.S. Army base in the Marshall Islands, causing chaos and destruction.

Massive waves have wreaked havoc on a U.S. Army base in the Marshall Islands, with dramatic video footage capturing the sheer power of the ocean as it inundated the island. The surge of water rushed into on-base facilities, breaking down doors and knocking people to the ground in a terrifying display. Experts attribute these rogue waves to rising sea levels, highlighting the dangers of climate change on coastal regions.

The U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll on Roi-Namur Island supports vital military operations, including the U.S. Space and Missile Defense Command's test site. The recent damage caused by the extreme waves has prompted Operation Roi Recovery to assess and repair the affected areas, emphasizing the importance of disaster preparedness in such remote locations.

The series of weather-driven waves not only caused significant damage but also raised concerns about future coastal behavior. This event serves as a stark reminder of the potential risks posed by extreme weather events on military installations. With ongoing assessments underway, the Army officials are focused on evaluating and mitigating the impact of the wave damages on the base's operations.

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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 ... (WPVI-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 (987theshark.com)

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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Operation Roi Recovery assesses damages to Roi-Namur ... (DVIDS)

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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)

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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)

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