Tsunami

Kayaking close to Chenega Glacier in Nassau Bay, Prince William Sound, Alaska. While enjoying the Beautiful day and three harbor seals the glacier is calving and a number of huge waves are coming towards us.

[@macias7125]

Man, he really handled it well and had fun riding the waves instead of panicking

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@mm.8468]

Right?👍

[@kaze3766]

@0101010101 000001 A tsunami (/(t)suːˈnɑːmi, (t)sʊˈ-/ (t)soo-NAH-mee, (t)suu-;[1][2][3][4] from Japanese: 津波, lit. 'harbour wave',[5] pronounced [tsɯnami]) is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions (including detonations, landslides, glacier calvings, meteorite impacts and other disturbances) hopefully you readit

[@Zreknarf]

@@kaze3766 the amount of energy released by an earthquake or a volcanic eruption is orders of magnitude more than an iceberg, even our biggest nukes can't come close to making a real tsunami

[@kaze3766]

@@Zreknarf "Real" tsunami , boy you must be high .

[@indy4202]

How to survive: Be the camera man. The camera man always survives.

[@JaajOfficial]

😂😂💯💯

[@tommymercer7696]

well you don’t get to see the video of the camera man that doesn’t live

[@Oc_2j]

@@tommymercer7696 u must be fun at parties

[@Sunny-pg3ek]

except of one in The Natural born killers

[@phil-d-destroyer6224]

At the very least, we know the camera survives

[@Spenceycat123]

They handled this so well. I would’ve been freaking out so much

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@DavidProYt1123]

They handled this so well. I World`ve been freaking out so much

[@MorpheusASmith]

Why?

[@vila33333]

They handled this so well. I would’ve been freaking out so much

[@andreknebelkamp1172]

😵😵😵😨😨

[@Winkmyster]

I don't think 20,000 people understand how intimidating 10 foot high waves are when you are: - In a kayak - In icy waters - Not the cameraman

[@tristanyoon1364]

10 foot waves are intimidating when you dont know what u are doing

[@oscarnellist1192]

Who else thought that the ice in the thumbnail was the tsunami

[@jaimecastillo5476]

Oscar Nello me

[@diegosaucedo2626]

Oscar Nello me

[@emilyb511]

Oscar Nello me

[@someoneyoudontknow4179]

Oscar Nello me

[@antoniomedina1398]

Everyone is saying me. So I’m going to say it too. Me

[@Theory_enjoyer]

Tsunami: *sees your holding a camera* Also tsunami: *Understandable have a great life*

[@screamindog8772]

“make sure you get my good side”

[@bennettjohnson2631]

Camera and registration please 😂

[@cs77smith67]

Tornado 🌪️: Hold my beer 🍺

[@DavidProYt1123]

Tsunami: sees your holding a camera Aldo tsunami: Understandable have a great life

[@mohsenghodsi1439]

You're*

[@atr4285]

Who would have thought one seconded you are drifting in lovely calm water the next second you are fighting 3 massive waves that could take you out. They did extremely well to stay calm.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

I practice a lot in high seas with kayak surf and rock hopping. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZvFqJinbtiYa7s

[@thepudge6953]

Part of the fun

[@samueldominguez9859]

I went kayaking yesterday and even small waves feel crazy when you’re that low to the ocean level

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@DavidProYt1123]

I went kayaking yesterday and even small waves feel crazy when you`re that low to the ocean level

[@JlDlON]

I went kayaking yesterday and even small waves feel crazy when you're that know to the ocean level

[@JlDlON]

Lol

[@kamerondiaz9192]

1:47 mario needs to chill in the background lol. Crazy vid

[@Sebastian-Westhoff]

wuhu global warming

[@Mr.Finklebottom]

Sebastian Westhoff hahahaha

[@PS3paulio2000]

hahahahaa

[@maddicatxo]

Underrated comment

[@kylein9869]

Lmao

[@YusakuJon3]

When that third wave was approaching, I was like "Don't break. Don't break..." I'd probably have been pissing myself in fright if it did. Hope you guys were prepared for the possibility of getting dunked in that icewater.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Carmen Bernardo it actually broke just behind us. Both of us are good at rolling and I practice a lot of surfing with my kayak even now in winter.

[@Hexagon234]

@@JonasAlexanderson me I thought the glacier was the tsunami in the thumbnail

[@drakeweddner]

@@kurt2869 yea you know so much more than him

[@KnightFilms32]

I was expecting a chunk to fall off and that was the “Tsunami”

[@bruhdoublebruh6934]

Furry

[@belowplays230]

Calling the furry hunting service

[@sorrowfulsatchel679]

That’s what happened...

[@pranav288]

This won't have been uploaded if that was the case

[@Davisjames2026]

@@pranav288 why's that

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

I was thinking oh this looks like prince william sound but probably isn’t… but then looked in the description and sure enough it is!!!! Is some of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen

[@luvdancingpotato1528]

1:00 i thought the ice was sinking

[@scottmairs9014]

Same, I got so confused

[@Frisher1]

Same, until the wave came closer

[@lennox_nzl4607]

Same because the wave was so smooth and had no crest so it looked like

[@oneandonlyaviationenthusiast]

luvdancingpotato wtf

[@TheAmandasanders]

That was part of the tsunami I think...

[@scottysstuff7806]

in the thumbnail I thought the glacier was the tsunami XD

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Good way to get viewers 😉

[@JonasAlexanderson]

deadboy600 And how should I do it then? The waves are a lot higher than shown trough the lens of a wide angle GoPro lens.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

deadboy600 Thank you. That was nice. This is the only video I've put on KZbin with any real number of viewers.

[@richybearpaw9531]

+Jonas Alexanderson- Although this video is crystal clear, and I'll concede it to be very interesting and fun to watch, this is NOT a tsunami!!! Just big glacial waves. You probably only have the number of views that you do because you falsely, (and probably not intentionally), lure people in, people like me just now, with your title! I was looking for REAL tsunami videos in this particular KZbin search. I was expecting to see a REAL tsunami. And probably is true of most of your viewers. I don't mean to insult you, downplay your video, or cause any trouble. Just thought I'd point out that your title is misleading is all. As I said, the video is crystal clear, interesting and very enjoyable. Better even than many other Kayaking videos I've watched. I'm only suggesting that you should change the name of it as it is misleading. That said, thanks for sharing a very interesting and enjoyable video!

[@JonasAlexanderson]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami

[@CondeDeMonteCristoOficial]

A Brazilian there: God I don't want to die An Alaskan: Wooo hooooo

[@awesomepaws3526]

If I saw a glacier start causing big waves I’d be turning my kayak around and paddling the heck outta there!

[@ennex_3]

Safe to say this video blew up because people thought the ice was the tsunami 😂

[@eclipseter3656]

@3D Modeller lol I watched that

[@Hexagon234]

Same I thought that was tsunami because it looks like a tsunami xD

[@johnsementa9844]

Rule #1 of facing huge ass waves, go towards them, you want to be at the point when you just float right over it.

[@adventurecoalition3690]

First thought snow was tsunami. That was an impressive wave, also awesome view while kayaking. Thx for sharing

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Thanks. Here is a small explanation of the video for all the questions I've got. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k There is also a video on my channel from the whole two weeks of kayaking in Alaska.

[@Messy_Mermaid]

I want this in VR. That looks so dang fun.

[@TheoMW411]

Well National Geographic vr has kayaking in it

[@nooo.6639]

*People at the shore panicking* Me and my friend having fun:

[@ihelxsourxxz2410]

Ah yes *panicing*

[@finsternrodrigues2798]

8man,You have friends? xD

[@HiAdrian]

Really good video actually - unfortunate that so many people voted it down. I'm surprised how far apart the crests arrive, even though you seem to be fairly close to the source. Seems counterintuitive.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Thank you. We are about 3 km from the glacier when the waves hit us. The glacier is much bigger than you think (both on this video and in real life). A video with more ice is on the way, I'm just home from 8 days kayaking on Eastern Greenland and the movie will be out in a few weeks. Don't miss that! Amazing place with loads of icebergs.

[@davidj009]

Possibly because it is titled as such that people expect a disastrous wave, not one where both guys in video are laughing. Gutted I live in a world where a dislike counter is offensive but blatantly good is OK 👍

[@BusinessWolf1]

well they build up

[@berringervids]

Wish I could do stuff like this! Nice video! Happy you made it out without any injuries! Take care!

[@StinkyGreenBud]

Great footage man! Such a cool experience you got to have.

[@MrSubmariner13]

Awesome nature. Talk about being in the right place at the right time with a camera. Thnx for sharing

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Thanks!

[@blairakana9984]

That was a near death experience. I’m glad they could laugh after.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@shannonohara4688]

Well they wouldn't be laughing if it was a full death experience

[@User71172]

@@shannonohara4688 LMFAOO

[@vincenthammons6705]

ignorance is bliss, these guy never realised how close they were to death

[@victorreznov1097]

@@vincenthammons6705 Claro que não, em momento nenhum ele quase morreu

[@beastieexpeditions3193]

Nice First like from Beastie Nature Expeditions UK

[@sbonnett8583]

Nice scenic video.. thanks for sharing.

[@wishinifishin5172]

I would one day love to put two people from every nation in Europe and North America in a room, get a bunch of beer and have a party. I absolutely love all the different accents from everywhere. This guy is hilarious!

[@mmoran3]

Right

[@democratsaretrash9366]

Don't forget the ganja and at least two Jamaicans

[@giannibleya7690]

I respect your elderly thinking

[@GoatyHerps]

How about we just build a wall?

[@pjket4229]

don’t forget us kiwis and aussies

[@K1ndaAwkwardGayming]

It amazes me how dangerous and how much of an impact glaciers have and will have on our world

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Having seen glaciers in both Alaska, Norway, Sweden and Greenland and how fast they are melting I kind of despair for the future. What kind of earth are we leaving to the coming generations? It's first when you by your own eyes see how a glacier is melting you can understand how fast the change is upon us.

[@LukaDoncicGOAT]

@@JonasAlexanderson ratio

[@unitedstatesofamerica2568]

Lol I will swim In it 😂

[@bullyboy131]

Lol. "Paddle back, paddle back." "PADDLE FORWARD, PADDLE FORWARD!"

[@echospaw899]

"Woohoo!" Well, that probably wouldn't have been the first thing out of my mouth as the third one was barreling towards me, lol. How kool, though.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@SIl_Ae]

this shouldn't be so downvoted. so cool! and effectively similar to what causes real tsunamis.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Sil A it is a real tsunami but very small. Calving glaciers can cause a tsunami.

[@ankitlai]

you mean disliked

[@thepudge6953]

Tsunami’s look small when they are first made

[@XxDungeonGamingxX]

"Those aren't mountains, those are waves!"

[@DanjigoSP]

I got that reference.

[@tacticaltoad5258]

GET BACK TO THE KANOE NOW!

[@cobalt._.27]

yessssssssssss interstellar reference when they are in the Miller planet "gET Back TO the raANGaer NOw!"

[@sasavukic6968]

@@cobalt._.27 no shLt Sherlock

[@screamindog8772]

this little maneuver is gonna cost us 50 years

[@valatirandazi320]

those look like the cleanest waves ive ever seen. I wish this was somewhere warmer lol

[@KaydensExoticAnimals]

I am your 7.89th thousand subscriber. Congrats! 🎉 👏

[@sebastiancastromourino3154]

1:27 thats where the Minecraft water sound came from

[@thewaywardpoet]

If you listen through headphones, I swear you can hear the dude's rapid heartbeat as the third wave approaches. XD

[@Jaremanare27]

Those are just some sick waves, my dude 🤙🏼

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@sluggou812beotch]

To those who thought the ice was the tsunami, school failed you.

[@MisplacedTexan]

That third wave scared me! I’m cold just thinking about a wave of frigid water breaking over that kayak!

[@porkchopplays4033]

Literally all the comments: “I thought the glacier was the tsunami”

[@qqqhost]

Bro that's weird because honestly I thought the glacier was the tsunami tbh

[@unstable3s650]

@@qqqhost yeah bro i also thought that ice glacier was the tsunami

[@blub2121]

Yup the jerk who uploaded this did it on purpose to get clicks (you can chose thumbnails, obviously he chose that one...).

[@girlpandacindyx9335]

This was littirley 4 years ago

[@qqqhost]

@@girlpandacindyx9335 oh, are you talking about the glacier that looks like an iceberg?

[@Heike0815]

wow, die dritte Welle hätte mir aber ganz schön Angst gemacht! Tolles Video 😀 Dass da gleich so viele Wellen kommen...

[@rchrdjms62]

I watched the beginning more than once, still cannot see anything like parts of the glacier breaking off. The waves look like fun. They were big enough but not too big.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Keep watching 😀. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@82Zeviz]

1:31 THAT WAS HUGE Edit : never expected to get 100+ likes but thank yall im famous

[@Axlthedevil]

Yes, how he screams after the first wave: This was huge!! Not knowing that soon a wave comes that is as double as huge as the first one. :D

[@DarthScorpion]

Shining Doggo that’s what she said 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ratsofatso9200]

ian nash lmao I was gonna say that

[@IVDestroyerzzVIJc]

@@ratsofatso9200 omg I was gonna say that too 😂

[@Mrfizzly]

If that was at a beach it could have gotten 3x bigger easily

[@yuhi8925]

"those are not mountains. they're waves"

[@edbrg390]

Interstellar 🤩

[@Krezmick]

those aren't waves they're mountains.

[@WirralWill]

Such a cool video. Scary but epic. The excitement you guys showed was funny and infectious. Greetings from England, Will

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Thanks! Here is a video from the whole trip kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHrYon2Pp9CMedk

[@miguelitokyou2773]

80% of comments thought the glacier was the tsunami 10% talking about the third wave 5% got anxiety 3% talking about the guy at back 2% "aWsOmE" "ThAt lOokS fUn"

[@lolah5180]

i had an odd mixture of anxiety and satisfaction watching this

[@2525October]

Everyone's comments now days start with "Who else."

[@H4rM0n1cpeezy]

Hunt for Red October Ik, it’s annoying as hell. People begging for likes are just stupid 8 year olds.

[@screamindog8772]

who else read this comment in 2021 who else thought the glacier was the tsunami who else wishes they could do this too who else who else who else

[@jordi3599]

1:08 "Ooooo Tzat was Gooode" Proceeds to invoke a massive Tsunami

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@wj753]

Normal humans: RUNNN! Them: Woohoooo

[@MM-dm9gs]

That water looks so beautiful 🗻

[@stannisbaratheontheonetrue6167]

The dead bodies inside it too.

[@Bazilli]

Nice to see a few of surfing's brightest in here correcting you on wave height.

[@crruptedshingdzilla8350]

IS ICE NOT TSUNAMI

[@ThatMAZDude]

1:30 This is the part everyone is waiting for.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@Eye5x5]

Ah damn I thought that big white glacier thing was the tsunami. Still really good video.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@brianpatterson1827]

Anyone who thought this wasn't a tsunami. Doesn't know anything about meteorology or geography. Cool video man

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Brian Patterson Thanks

[@liangliang718]

ye

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

Kayaking over a tsunami sounds and looks like a blast!

[@lennon28391]

This is the best glacier tsunami video on KZbin.

[@dawnmariemay8324]

Alaska seemsto have the most Tsunamis

[@Hennesseyautoreviews]

Yeah, id be shitting bricks at the speed of how fast that wave approached him

[@crruptedshingdzilla8350]

I s a i c e. W a l l. N o t. A. T s u n a m i

[@nathankushniruk7058]

That third wave was cool:D

[@Mtthyman]

That third wave would have made me shit myself 🤣

[@mauriciolaguillo]

The first guy whit balls of steel ever recorded in history😎

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@gerardcledera1123]

Of course, glaciers are river that is made of ice....*sings like elsa*

[@MrWilliamjasper]

I'm scared even when I watch. the man there says great

[@o-henry]

In the US kayaking in Alaska is an extreme sport and only for highly trained professionals .. Meanwhile in Norway, "Hey Jørn, can you go to the neighbors and get some salt?" Jørn on the way to the neighbors:

[@JonasAlexanderson]

😀👍🏼. I have noticed. When I tell my American friends, and show my KZbin videos, they think I’m crazy. I paddle year around, even in the middle of winter.

[@animalloverjulian8243]

The 3rd wave would’ve been scary, seeing a such a big wall of water approaching you and getting taller.

[@zeusracerx4070]

this is insane! Can't imagine how cool it would be to experience this

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Thanks. It was a lot bigger in real life than on the video. Exhilarating is the correct word for it. Luckily I have trained some in surf with my kayak. I was one month in Alaska this time and just this was the best and most exiting moment.

[@zeusracerx4070]

I feel you there. I have quite a few videos that involve some kind of heights or sizes, but whoever watches them can't see how big or tall the things really are. Even videos with slopes, if your getting ski/snowboard footage, you can never tell how steep it really is in real life.. Cuz its much steeper than it looks, and in your case much higher than they look.. the whole situation in this video is incredible! once in a life time super cool stuff:)

[@Reese2279]

ZeusRacerX, sorry this has nothing to do with this video, it's your name, my license plate on my 97 Miatareads Racr X......LOL

[@zeusracerx4070]

Dave no way!! thats awesome dude.

[@Reese2279]

I wanted to do something with Speed Racer but I thought, no Racer X is way cooler.

[@MrOvidiuk]

729 dislikes...I can bet those are peoples that never paddle and came here to see “the tsunami 🌊 “. Keep going, don’t let them to discourage.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Ovidiu Kilingher thank you

[@justinbiggs1005]

The 729 dislikes are people who didn't bother to watch the video and downvoted due to the title and thumbnail. Idiots have no attention span. Lol

[@daniel.t4572]

Honestly, it looks scary and fun at the same time 😮

[@JonasAlexanderson]

It really was. Here is a video from my whole trip in Alaska kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHrYon2Pp9CMedk

[@Sm0kes]

I woulda turned around and started paddling for it

[@X3MAntics]

This gave me so much calmness wrapped in anxiety.

[@Andre-Cardozo]

Me too - “I thought the glacier was the tsunami”

[@MacOne53]

You have got to be careful when huge vawes are comming toward you.

[@janetvisockis6515]

It's not waves

[@BilllB]

@@janetvisockis6515 Yes it is a wave.

[@ducanhcun1909]

The boys seems like they were having fun lol!

[@JonasAlexanderson]

We were but it was also a bit scary as we couldn't judge the height of those waves before they were upon us.

[@repentnowjesusiscomingsoon7356]

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes.

[@danzencrew2119]

That wave 🌊 was awesome, great Chalange 👌👍

[@JonasAlexanderson]

Hery Frigan Thank you!

[@rustynailer8655]

That 3rd wave was the first time I felt in my stomach "alarmed" at a KZbin Tsunami video since Japan 2011 I thought of you wanting to avoid the wave breaking ... Russell

[@anesthetized7053]

i would be shitting my pants and this dude is over here doing the mario "wahooo!" out of excitement

[@buttmunch2670]

I've clicked onto his exact video before and I still thought the glacier was the tsunami

[@jokubasvaitkevicius527]

*Any surfer feeling pain, cuz they didn't catched that wave*

[@iliketoyeetlasagne356]

jokubas vaitkevicius tidal waves aren’t always good to ride

[@sumdued]

That must've been fun!

[@ezekieljohndesembrana7591]

To Be Honest That's Not A Tsunami,That Is Just A Big Wave

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@BBJPN]

Listening to the joy in the cameraman's voice made my day lol

[@jesseshanks8697]

Old days: look at the Tsunami 🌊 😂That’s not a tsunami 🌊

[@greed3247]

It's a tsunami smh, they don't appear big until shore.

[@marjunamaya8343]

Some tsunamis are small

[@tacticaltoad5258]

All tsunamis aren’t 100 feet tall..

[@goofygecko3813]

it’s a tsunami building up the waves are generally longer not higher

[@Motoxlight]

They are lucky they were past the point of the swells breaking.

[@robertgurgo5662]

Should have turned when the third one came. Probably could have surfed it.😊

[@JonasAlexanderson]

@@robertgurgo5662 yes, I could have done that. But I had to follow the instructions from the kayak leader.

[@cecilfrancisco5704]

3:00 oh god THE DOOMSDAY GLACIER IS GONNA BREAK

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@lukegarrett6638]

Me every time a wave comes for some reason: ride it dude! Ride it!!!

[@BadFC0386]

007 could’ve just surfed these ones instead of some CGI ones 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ladyyuna2000]

That's why you don't go into the water when there's a huge ass glacier in front of you because that glacier can break apart and create a tsunami and stay somewhere safe.

[@julesbailey6770]

I’m glad Mario and Luigi survived that wave

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@williamgrant243]

0:08 ufo

[@vxgod_9383]

o shit bro...

[@DanjigoSP]

It's called a bird

[@vxgod_9383]

o shit bro... its a UFO bird😮

[@plx_x_karox_x_x349]

Xd

[@chavillewolff9318]

Ma gosh😂

[@909Studios]

2:41 Last words in wheelhouse of the Titanic!

[@myu1419]

You know you're the cameraman when the *REAL* Tsunami was so scared that it froze between space and time.

[@davidlevine7350]

Think about it. Chris Pratt is Mario when THIS guy exists

[@Diwana71]

Dangerous waters. Cold if you fall off.

[@CShaw_AU1]

When you tell your mom you’re “going out to the lake”

[@monkemilitia]

I thought every single wave going to capsize and I got scared lol

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k

[@Pedrobr522]

The fact that the first wave was the biggest brings the "the first wave is not the biggest" To the previous level.

[@JonasAlexanderson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7HdmSHhrqan8k