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Tsunami - Wikipedia
11 May 2024 at 2:57am
A tsunami (/(t) s u? ? n ?? m i, (t) s ? ?-/ (t)soo-NAH-mee, (t)suu-; from Japanese: ??, lit. 'harbour wave', pronounced) is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.

Tsunami Facts and Information - National Geographic
10 May 2024 at 6:08pm
A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet (30.5 meters), onto land. These walls of water can cause widespread destruction when...

Tsunami | Definition, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
10 May 2024 at 11:58pm
Tsunami, catastrophic ocean wave usually caused by a submarine earthquake, by a landslide, or by a volcanic eruption. In deep water it travels as fast as 800 km (500 miles) per hour, with enormous wavelengths of more than 500 km (310 miles) but small wave amplitudes of about 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet).

U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers
10 May 2024 at 4:56pm
Your official U.S. government weather forecasts, warnings, meteorological products for forecasting the weather, tsunami hazards, and information about seismology.

Tsunami Facts: How They Form, Warning Signs, and Safety Tips
11 May 2024 at 6:14pm
A tsunami is a series of great sea waves caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption. More rarely, a tsunami can be generated by a giant meteor impact with the ocean.

Taiwan earthquake with 7.4 magnitude is strongest in 25 years - CNN
11 May 2024 at 5:13am
1:08 p.m. ET, April 3, 2024. Video shows man swimming in a rooftop pool when massive earthquake hit. From CNN staff. When a magnitude of 7.4 earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, it struck during...

Tsunamis 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
11 May 2024 at 2:00am
Tsunamis are giant, powerful waves most often caused by earthquakes beneath the ocean floor. Their incredible power can destroy entire communities, then drag...

What is a tsunami? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
10 May 2024 at 9:21pm
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. On September 29, 2009, a tsunami caused substantial damage and loss of life in American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga. The tsunami was generated by a large earthquake in the Southern Pacific Ocean.

The Tsunami Story | NOAA Tsunami
8 May 2024 at 11:39pm
Tsunami is a set of ocean waves caused by any large, abrupt disturbance of the sea-surface. If the disturbance is close to the coastline, local tsunamis can demolish coastal communities within minutes. A very large disturbance can cause local devastation AND export tsunami destruction thousands of miles away.

Tsunamis | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
9 May 2024 at 3:24pm
Tsunamis are a series of long waves generated by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean. Large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor are the most common cause, but landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather, and meteorites can also cause a tsunami.



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