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Tsunami - Wikipedia 1:28 3D tsunami animation A tsunami ( (t) suːˈnɑːmi, (t) sʊˈ - (t)soo-NAH-mee, (t)suu-; [1][2][3][4] from Japanese: 津波, lit 'harbour wave', [5] pronounced [tsɯnami]) 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
Tsunamis 101 | National Geographic - YouTube Tsunamis are giant, powerful waves most often caused by earthquakes beneath the ocean floor Their incredible power can destroy entire communities, then drag the debris out to sea This video
Tsunami | Definition, Meaning, Facts | Britannica A tsunami is a catastrophic ocean wave, usually caused by a submarine earthquake, an underwater or coastal landslide, or a volcanic eruption Waves radiate outward from the generating impulse at speeds of up to 500 miles (800 km) per hour, reaching maximum heights of 100 feet (30 metres) near coastal areas
What is a tsunami? - NOAAs National Ocean Service What is a tsunami? A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions 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
The science behind tsunamis - National Oceanic and Atmospheric . . . A tsunami is a series of 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 tsunamis
U. S. Tsunami Warning Centers Your official U S government weather forecasts, warnings, meteorological products for forecasting the weather, tsunami hazards, and information about seismology
What are tsunamis? | U. S. Geological Survey - USGS. gov 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 surfers Tsunamis typically consist of multiple waves that rush ashore like a fast-rising tide with powerful currents