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Storegga Slide

A massive submarine landslide off the coast of Norway around 6200 BC that triggered a large tsunami across the North Sea basin, submerging most of the remaining Doggerland lowlands.

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  • Doggerland

    Storegga Slide occurred in Doggerland — The resulting tsunami swept across the North Sea basin, submerging most of the remaining Doggerland lowlands.

  • Norway

    Storegga Slide occurred in Norway — The submarine landslide originated on the Norwegian continental margin around 6200 BC.

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What Was Doggerland, and How Did It Drown?

Doggerland was a real Mesolithic landmass connecting Britain to Europe, drowned by rising seas and a tsunami around 6200 BC. Here's what happened.