Variable weather conditions characterized the last Sunday in July across the Adriatic region. According to regional reports, while the morning saw improved weather over the northern Adriatic, the afternoon brought unstable conditions affecting both the sea and the land in the middle Adriatic. These atmospheric changes, specifically variations in air pressure and wind, resulted in a meteotsunami event observed on the island of Hvar.
The impact was most significant in the area of Stari Grad, where the sea level rose to approximately 40 centimeters above its typical baseline. This substantial increase in water level caused sections of Stari Grad to become temporarily submerged. The unusual surge in the water prompted immediate reactions from those present.
Visitors who were already in the water reportedly fled the area. Meanwhile, other tourists on the beach observed the phenomenon, capturing images of the event. The sudden and dramatic nature of the rising water level was sufficient to momentarily scare the tourists present.
The incident serves as a notable example of how rapid meteorological changes can significantly affect coastal environments and the people interacting with the water.
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