Thousands of Fish Jumping to Land in Lebak Causes a Stir, Here’s the Scientific Explanation

LEBAK – Natural phenomenon The jumping of thousands of fish onto land in Lebak and other areas in Indonesia has sparked speculation that a tsunami is coming. disaster . However, it can be explained scientifically.

South Lebak residents were shocked by the emergence of a natural phenomenon at Pulomanuk Beach, Darmasari Village, Bayah District, Lebak Regency, Banten Province, Friday (8/30/2024) night. Thousands of fish jumped onto land.

This makes local residents flock to watch and even catch fish that are stranded on land.

Head of Balawista Lebak Regency Erwin Komara Sukma said that the incident of thousands of fish coming ashore was called a windfall by local residents.

“This natural phenomenon not only occurred at Pulomanuk Beach, but also occurred in several coastal areas, from Sumatra Island to Java Island, both the South Coast and the North Coast,” said Erwin when contacted, Saturday (31/8/2024).

He said that this was a natural phenomenon resulting from several factors, including changes in ocean current patterns and the process when cold and deep water rises to the surface (Upweiling).

“As a result of this process, fish rise to the surface to look for oxygen. There is also the possibility of shifting plates on the seabed which causes vibrations and changes in currents,” he said.

He added that some residents even thought that it was a sign that a disaster would occur at sea or that there would be an earthquake.

“I appeal to the public to remain vigilant with this natural phenomenon. And to disaster preparedness officers to continue to monitor the situation so that they can always maintain public calm, especially residents in coastal areas,” he said.

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