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tsunami
[ tsoo-nah-mee ]
noun
- an unusually large sea wave produced by a seaquake or undersea volcanic eruption.
tsunami
/ ٲʊˈæɪ /
noun
- a large, often destructive, sea wave produced by a submarine earthquake, subsidence, or volcanic eruption. Sometimes incorrectly called a tidal wave
- a sudden increase in or overwhelming number or volume of
the tsunami of Olympic visitors
tsunami
/ ٲ̅̅-ä′ŧ /
- A very large ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption and often causes extreme destruction when it strikes land. Tsunamis can have heights of up to 30 m (98 ft) and reach speeds of 950 km (589 mi) per hour. They are characterized by long wavelengths of up to 200 km (124 mi) and long periods, usually between 10 and 60 minutes.
- See Note at tidal wave
tsunami
- A large wave on the ocean, usually caused by an undersea earthquake , a volcanic eruption, or coastal landslide. A tsunami can travel hundreds of miles over the open sea and cause extensive damage when it encounters land. Also called tidal waves.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٲ·Բ· [ts, oo, -, nah, -mik, -, nam, -ik], adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tsunami1
51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
As Sophie says: "It's a tsunami and someone's given me an umbrella."
"General poverty, major political upheaval, alongside other disasters - e.g. the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 - has distracted the country from concentrating on the unpredictable risks from earthquakes," he said.
On 26 December 2004, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami that swept away entire communities around the Indian Ocean.
By the time polling day comes around there's a tsunami of pro-government coverage and the opposition struggles to get a look in.
Near the ocean, people practise fleeing to higher ground after the shaking stops to prepare for the possibility of a tsunami.
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