Tsunami

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A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions.

. National Tsunami Warning Center 910 S. A tsunami is a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean usually the result of an earthquake below or near the ocean floor. Harbour wave pronounced tsɨᵝnamʲi 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.

This force creates waves that radiate outward in all directions away from their source sometimes crossing entire ocean basins. Palmer AK 99645 USA Phone907-745-4212 FAX907-745-6071. A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet 305 meters onto land.

US Dept of Commerce Page Owner. Unlike wind-driven waves which only travel. 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. Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Tsunami waves are unlike typical ocean waves generated by wind and storms and most tsunamis do not break like the curling wind-generated waves popular with surfersTsunamis typically consist of multiple waves that rush ashore like a fast-rising tide with powerful currents.

Earthquakes volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions.

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