shindleria t1_iyevr6u wrote
I happened to be on the opposite side of the planet when this happened (in the Caribbean). The following day the water receded drastically like an extremely low tide and I was able to walk along exposed reef that seemed to go for miles along the coast. I figured it was a consequence of so much of the ocean being displaced and was sloshing around the planet, combined with the usual tidal flows. I’m curious to know if anyone else experienced this.
Heliolord t1_iyf4qqj wrote
That is probably not a wise move. You see water receding that much, you ought be moving in case that water starts coming back. I'd get far away from the shore for a while until the tide comes back up just in case.
shindleria t1_iyf6jyz wrote
After seeing extensive footage of what had just taken place in the Indian Ocean I was never going to venture out that far, and believe me I had my eyes on the ocean the entire time looking for any disturbance in the distance that resembled an incoming wave.
King_th0rn t1_iyfb2fu wrote
I can't say I wouldn't do the same if I had been in your shoes, but I've heard it said if you can see the water coming back it's too late to escape.
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