Sudden sea-level rise hits coastal SC towns; tsunami-like event confirmed

A sudden rise in sea level, described as a tsunami-like phenomenon, affected coastal municipalities of Jaguaruna, Imbituba, and Laguna in Santa Catarina, Brazil, with water advancing over houses. The cause is uncertain—likely meteorological (meteotsunami) rather than seismic. This is a localized event with potential property damage and displacement, but no mass casualties reported.