A terrifying video of what an underwater earthquake looks like gives people nightmares

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A terrifying video shows what an underwater earthquake looks like to divers

Published on 19 April 2024 at 15:57:35 GMT+1 Last updated on 19 April 2024 at 15:57:33 GMT+1

It's unfortunate to experience a severe earthquake, but a video of a group of divers experiencing this underwater phenomenon has sent shivers down many a spine.

When it comes to some natural disasters, well… Mother Nature doesn't play around.

Volcanic eruptions, hurricanes and tsunamis can be devastating, and thanks to the Internet, most of us have a good understanding of what they look like.

However, while many have seen footage of earthquakes, fewer have seen what one looks like underwater.

Well, so far!

The footage shows several divers swimming among the coral reefs, and everything looks fine and dandy and picturesque before the earthquake. (literally_black1984/reddit)

A video that began circulating on social media showed Reddit users admitting they now have a new fear.

The clip has so far been upvoted more than 15,000 times since it was posted on the interesting asf*** board 24 hours ago.

The footage shows several divers swimming among the coral reefs, and everything looks fine and dandy and picturesque.

But all that changes quickly when an earthquake begins, causing the dust and dirt on the sea floor to shake off the reef and rise like a terrifying fog. Divers are also seen catching coral reefs as the water begins to move faster while the fish begin to swim erratically.

The video also claims that the earthquake's magnitude was 7.2

“Yes, this is definitely a nightmare,” one Reddit user said.

“Damn! I thought it was bad on land. Underwater it looks so terrifying,” commented another

A third added: “Coral reefs are sharp as glass, and being close to the ocean floor during an earthquake can seriously tear you apart.”

“Holy cow! The thought of people being underwater during an earthquake never crossed my mind. This video is eye-opening,” another wrote.

However, there were some users who noted that they would rather experience an underwater earthquake than on land.

“I suppose it's safer in some ways? Nothing will fall on you from above, right?” User added.

The video also claims the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2 (Literally_black1984/Reddit)

Another commented: “What I was told when I was young was that open water, underwater is probably the safest place to live.”

A third wrote: “That's what I was thinking, looks like it's better to float freely underwater/in deep water with scuba gear on during an earthquake.”

“Just don't catch coral like that guy.”

Other users noted that the diver seen grabbing the coral could have put himself closer to harm rather than continuing to swim.

But let's be honest, it's probably panic, because who expects an earthquake while diving?

Topics: Nature, Reddit, World News

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