Question: What event in 1170 may have caused the creation of 5,000 km2 large shallow bay of the North Sea in the northwest of the Netherlands?
Sentence (from "Zuiderzee"): The Zuiderzee (] ; old spelling "Zuyderzee") was a shallow bay of the North Sea in the northwest of the Netherlands, extending about 100 km (60 miles) inland and at most 50 km (30 miles) wide, with an overall depth of about 4 to 5 metres (13–16 feet) and a coastline of about 300 km (200 miles).
Relevant evidence: Yes