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 …

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Jun 7, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

May 19, 2025 · Experts have issued a warning to three regions in the US about a "mega tsunami" that has the potential to sweep away entire communities with its massive waves.

Feb 25, 2025 · 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. …

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 …

Dec 24, 2004 · Since 1850 alone, tsunamis have been responsible for the loss of over 420,000 lives and billions of dollars of damage to coastal structures and habitats. Most of these …

2 days ago · Tsunami Aftermath: A Trail of Destruction and Hope. After the waves recede, what remains is devastation. Flattened buildings, twisted roads, and shattered lives. The saltwater …