Army base in Marshall Islands Destroyed!

[wiredgeorge]

SHOCKING FOOTAGE: Massive Wave Destroys U.S. Military Base

A U.S. military base in the Marshall Islands was destroyed on Saturday night after being hit by massive waves and flooding. "On the night of January 20, 2024, a series of weather-driven waves resulted in significant ocean water inundation of the island of Roi-Namur," said the U.S. Army in a...

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[kbaxter60]

If you can get past the massive clickbait, the video is impressive.

 

[Moonpie]

That doesn’t look like much fun.

 

[kbaxter60]

That doesn’t look like much fun.

Climate Change, doncha know?

 

[crystalphoto]

I don't mess with addresses that start me out with adds and click bait... Thank you anyway, George...I gave it a shot...

 

[Southpaw]

"Destroys" seems like a strong word.

 

[General Zod]

Here are more readable and less ad-infested versions, with more photos and context:

Video shows massive waves crashing Army base in Marshall Islands, causing extensive damage

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

www.usatoday.com

Waves pummel Marshall Islands Army base, ‘marathon of recovery’ ahead

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

www.armytimes.com

 

[wiredgeorge]

If you can get past the massive clickbait, the video is impressive.

I like to read unconventional new sources and often see things that seem to call for posting. You are more than welcome to keep track of whatever news source you like; I don't have a lot of stock in most of them so read a variety; mostly very conservative so news does tend to be slanted and a bit sensational but the gist is often germain. If you feel the need to skip my posts, that is OK with me... with all respect.

 

[majormadmax]

Sucks, but having been to Kwajalein (about 52 miles south of Roi-Namur Island) during a decent thunderstorm I can attest being on a low lying atoll would not be my first choice of locations under such conditions!

Knowing what goes on there, I can attest it will be fixed quickly!

 

[Big Green]

Sucks, but having been to Kwajalein (about 52 miles south of Roi-Namur Island) during a decent thunderstorm I can attest being on a low lying atoll would not be my first choice of locations under such conditions!

Knowing what goes on there, I can attest it will be fixed quickly!

I miss Kwajalein.