U.S. military members were swept off their feet by a rogue wave on Monday.
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The rogue wave struck a military base on a remote Pacific island.
A video shows the terrifying moment that massive wave hit.
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Those inside the building climbed on tables and clinging to anything they could hold on to.
But then moments later, a second wave rushes in, knocking out windows.
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Officials said that despite the damage, they’re ready to rebuild.
Luckily no one suffered serious injuries.
However, a Pentagon study has warned that an increase in sea level will result in greater wave-driven runup and island flooding and threaten the fresh water supply as soon as 2035.
See more in the video above.
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