as in surge
a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea and that can cause great destruction when it reaches land
The coastline will suffer devastating damage if a tsunami ever hits it.
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Recent Examples of tsunami
Two earthquakes rocked Venezuela leaving deadly destruction in its wake and triggering a tsunami advisory in the Caribbean.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Colombian Maritime Authority said in a statement that the country's Caribbean coast wasn't at risk of a tsunami.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
Following the quake, a tsunami advisory was issued, with the potential for hazardous tsunami waves possible for coasts within 300 kilometers of the earthquake epicenter.
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Abc News,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
There is no ongoing tsunami threat, according to the US Tsunami Warning Centers.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Colombian Maritime Authority said in a statement that the country's Caribbean coast wasn't at risk of a tsunami.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
Following the quake, a tsunami advisory was issued, with the potential for hazardous tsunami waves possible for coasts within 300 kilometers of the earthquake epicenter.
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Abc News,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
There is no ongoing tsunami threat, according to the US Tsunami Warning Centers.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tsunami
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The surge in demand for Beyblade has seen hobbyists lining up outside toy shops in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with some traveling as far as Japan to get their hands on the rarest models, which are being resold for up to $80 by scalpers online, 10 times more than the original price.
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And where Greenspan’s productivity surge eventually showed up in the data, AI’s has not yet, leaving the Fed to decide whether the boom is the kind that cools prices or the kind that overheats them.
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Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean.
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Dressed in their school uniforms, classmates stood on chairs set up in the cafeteria and clapped along as the band — then, The Coast Watchers — plucked instrumental-only surf rock tunes.
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Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Since its 2022 introduction, Ryder's Law has received a swell of support from local and national animal welfare groups; NYC legislators, including former mayor Eric Adams; and a slew of celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Ricky Gervais, Marisa Tomei and Christopher Walken.
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Monsanto has faced a tidal wave of litigation in recent years over its Roundup product.
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With a population of over 200 million, any news story generates a tidal wave of jokes, many of them very sharp.
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“Tsunami.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunami. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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