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Bookmark or Share- Tsunamis | National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationTsunamis 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.
- The Tsunami Story | NOAA TsunamiTsunami 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.
- Tsunami Facts and Information - National GeographicA 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 - WikipediaA 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.
- Tsunami Facts: How They Form, Warning Signs, and Safety TipsNEWS. Tsunami Facts: How They Form, Warning Signs, and Safety Tips. National Geographic News looks at how the killer waves are caused, what the warning signs are, and how to respond when a...
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