What are Tsunami?

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A tsunami is a large wave or group of waves that can devastate coastal area. The tsunami is caused by the displacement of a large amount of water in the ocean. They are caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or some type of underwater explosion.

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Tsunami are large waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean due to earthquakes, landslides, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.

Most tsunami are caused by large earthquakes on the seafloor when slabs of rock move past each other suddenly, causing the overlying water to move.

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Where was the Tsunami?

The most recent Tsunami reported was on September 30, 2009 and hit American Samoa. There were 39 confirmed deaths at the time of the report, with numerous others still missing.

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What is Tsunamis?

Tsunamis are groups of waves that form as the result of the displacement of very large amounts of water in the open ocean as a result of seismic or volcanic activity.

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What are Tsunamis?

Tsunamis are waves that are created by ground disturbances, such as earthquakes. They happen deep underwater in the ocean. The waves travel for great distances, under the deep water

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When was the Tsunami?

Tsunami is a series of water waves that is caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water. Also the original Japanese term literally translates a s harbor wave.

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