- Tsunami - Wikipedia
A tsunami ( (t) s uː ˈ n ɑː m i, (t) s ʊ ˈ- (t)soo-NAH-mee, (t)suu-; [1] [2] [3] [4] from Japanese: 津波, lit 'harbour wave', [5] pronounced) 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
- U. S. Tsunami Warning Centers
There is No Tsunami Warning, Advisory, Watch, or Threat in effect Your official U S government weather forecasts, warnings, meteorological products for forecasting the weather, tsunami hazards, and information about seismology
- Tsunami | Definition, Meaning, Facts | Britannica
What is a tsunami? 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
- Tsunami Facts and Information | National Geographic
A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet (30 5 meters), onto land These walls of water can cause widespread destruction when
- What is a tsunami? - NOAAs National Ocean Service
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 . . .
About 80% of all known tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes These seismic events move Earth's surface, displacing the water above and generating waves that rapidly travel in all directions across the ocean or body of water Not all earthquakes create tsunamis
- 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
- Tsunami: What is it, Causes, Formation, Types - Geology Science
There are two main types of tsunamis: local tsunamis and distant tsunamis Local tsunamis are relatively small and occur near the source of the earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide that generated them
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