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   tsunami

   /(t)sʊˈnɑːmi/

   noun

   • 1. a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance: "the loss of human lives from this latest tsunami is staggering"
   • ▪ an arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities or amounts: "a tsunami of data pours into the CNBC newsroom every minute of every trading day"

   Word Origin late 19th century: from Japanese, from tsu ‘harbour’ + nami ‘wave’.

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   What causes a tsunami?

   • The movement of a large amount of water or the perturbation of the sea is the primary cause of a tsunami. Earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, ice calvings, and, more rarely, meteorites and nuclear tests are all accounted for the water displacement. Earthquakes are the major cause of tsunamis that occur worldwide.

   Tsunami - Meaning, Types, Effects, and FAQs - Vedantu

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   What is a tsunami in Japan?

   • What is a tsunami? Tsunami (pron: 'soo-nar-me') is a Japanese word: 'tsu' meaning harbour and 'nami' meaning wave. Tsunami are waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean surface due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.

   Tsunami - Geoscience Australia

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   What is a tsunami & tidal wave?

   • What is a Tsunami? The tsunami definition states that “A series of waves triggered by the movement of a large amount of water in a water body, typically an ocean or a large lake”. The tsunami definition tells us that these are waves so tsunamis are also known as tidal waves.

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   What is a tsunami in physics?

   • What is a tsunami? A Tsunami is a series of sea waves commonly generated by under-the-sea earthquakes and whose heights could be greater than 5 meters. It is erroneously called tidal waves and sometimes mistakenly associated with storm surges.

   Introduction to Tsunami

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3. www.britannica.com › science › tsunamiTsunami | Definition, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · A tsunami is a giant ocean wave caused by a submarine earthquake, an underwater or coastal landslide, or a volcanic eruption. Learn how tsunamis form, how they affect coastlines, and how they differ from normal waves.

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4. www.vedantu.com › geography › tsunamiTsunami - Meaning, Types, Effects, and FAQs - Vedantu

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   Sep 9, 2024 · What is a Tsunami? The tsunami definition states that “A series of waves triggered by the movement of a large amount of water in a water body, typically an ocean or a large lake”. The tsunami definition tells us that these are waves so tsunamis are also known as tidal waves.

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6. spaceplace.nasa.gov › tsunami › enWhat Is a Tsunami? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

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   Sep 17, 2024 · A tsunami is a large wave caused by movements in Earth's crust, such as earthquakes or volcanoes in the ocean. Learn how tsunamis form, how they can be dangerous, and how NASA satellites watch for them.

7. sciencenotes.org › meteotsunami-or-meteorologicalMeteotsunami or Meteorological Tsunami - Science Notes and ...

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   20 hours ago · Meteotsunami or Meteorological Tsunami. A meteotsunami or meteorological tsunami is a type of ocean or lake wave that forms due to rapid atmospheric disturbances, such as changes in air pressure or wind speed, rather than seismic activity. These disturbances generate waves that behave similarly to tsunamis, traveling across large bodies of ...

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9. www.ga.gov.au › hazards › natural-hazardsTsunami - Geoscience Australia

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Tsunami are waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean surface due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.

10. www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph › index › tsunamiIntroduction to Tsunami

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    1 day ago · Learn what a tsunami is, how it is generated, and how it affects the Philippines. Find out the natural signs of an approaching tsunami and the safety and preparedness measures to take.

11. www.britannica.com › event › Indian-Ocean-tsunami-ofIndian Ocean tsunami of 2004 | Facts & Death Toll | Britannica

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    Sep 16, 2024 · Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, tsunami that hit the coasts of several countries of South and Southeast Asia in December 2004. The tsunami and its aftermath were responsible for immense destruction and loss on the rim of the Indian Ocean.