US: Massive waves hit key US military installation in Marshall Islands. VIDEO
Marshall Islands flood
A remote USArmy base in the South Pacific, the USArmy Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), experienced a major flooding incident on Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands. The event, captured on video, unfolded on Saturday night (Jan 21) as powerful waves struck the dining hall, causing extensive damage.
Video footage shows the dramatic moment when a colossal wave breaches the dining area, washing over individuals inside. The Outrigger Bar & Grill faced successive "rogue waves," leading to doors being torn off their hinges, furniture being tossed, and people losing balance and falling.
Watch the video here:
Extent of damage and evacuations
Although no fatalities occurred, one person sustained injuries during the flooding. The National Weather Service in Guam had issued a High Surf Warning, forecasting dangerously large waves of 10 to 15 feet. Eighty out of approximately 120 base personnel were evacuated, and the Army relocated all Roi residents until services are restored.
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Colonel Drew Morgan, USAG–KA Garrison commander, told Fox Weather thatthe priority is clearing the runway on Roi-Namur and assessing its safety. Evacuated personnel not required for immediate response efforts will return once the runway is open, facilitating the recovery process.
The massive waves caused substantial damage to the base and two nearby airports in the Marshall Islands. Roi-Namur,the second-largest island of the Kwajalein Atoll, plays a crucial role in the military infrastructure.
Rogue waves, also known as freak or killer waves, have been part of maritime folklore for centuries, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Scientists have officially recognised these waves in recent decades and definedthem as waves greater than twice the size of surrounding waves, unpredictable, and often originating unexpectedly from directions contrary to prevailing wind and waves.
(With inputs from agencies)