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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
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
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
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
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
Tsunamis - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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 This force creates waves that radiate outward in all directions away from their source, sometimes crossing entire ocean basins
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
Earthquake Strikes Near Chile; Tsunami Alert Canceled The National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves of 3 to 10 feet were possible along some parts of Chile's coast as early as 11:22 a m EDT (PTWC later updated this