tsunami

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A series of ocean waves with very long wavelengths caused by a large-scale disturbance of the ocean, such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or underwater landslide.

• The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami devastated coastal communities across multiple countries.
• Scientists use seismographs to detect earthquakes that might trigger a tsunami.
• Residents were evacuated after a tsunami warning was issued.
• Coastal engineering projects now incorporate tsunami-resistant designs following catastrophic events in the Pacific region.
• Geological surveys revealed that ancient tsunami deposits extend several kilometers inland from the current shoreline.
• Early warning systems can provide communities with critical minutes to evacuate before a tsunami reaches the coast.

Eş anlamlılar: tidal wave, seismic sea wave