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A tsunami (/(t) s uː ˈ n ɑː m i, (t) s ʊ ˈ-/ (t)soo-NAH-mee, (t)suu-; from Japanese: 津波, 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.
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Arrivée du tsunami du 26 décembre 2004 à Ao Nang, en...
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A massive tsunami with waves up to 30 m (100 ft) high, known...
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May 13, 2024 · Learn about tsunami, a catastrophic ocean wave caused by a submarine earthquake, an underwater or coastal landslide, or a volcanic eruption. Explore the origin, development, and notable examples of tsunamis in history and science.
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A tsunami (from Japanese, meaning “harbor wave”) is a natural disaster, a series of fast-moving waves in the ocean caused by powerful earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, or a meteor impact in the ocean. A tsunami starts as a small wave and builds up into a larger wave, and starts suddenly.
Dec 24, 2004 · Learn what tsunami is, how it is generated, how it propagates, and how it is forecasted by NOAA. See animations and data of recent tsunamis caused by earthquakes, volcanoes, and asteroids.
Learn what causes tsunamis, how they behave in deep and shallow water, and how they affect coastal areas. Find out about the Pacific Tsunami Warning System and see stunning photos of natural disasters.
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