We’ve been talking for years about the possibility of a “tsunami” in the Mediterranean: how real it is and how much isn’t

The article debunks a viral claim of a 300-meter megatsunami in the Mediterranean.

Experts say there is no evidence for that extreme scenario, but modest tsunamis are a real risk in the region.

In the coming decades, southern Spain and other coastal areas could face waves of around one meter that may arrive within minutes.

That leaves very little time to evacuate, making early-warning systems and preparedness essential.