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also tsunami
as in seas
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 tsunamis
No damage or injuries have been reported, and no tsunami warnings have been issued.
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Hollie Silverman
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Every click, every photo, every video creates an endless tsunami of information.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The massive construction would also ensure that the Great Nicobarese—the other indigenous people—who were displaced from their homes on the western coast of the island by the tsunami in 2004, would be forced to abandon their dream of returning to their villages.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys and Eagles kicked things off last night and on Sunday, there is the usual tsunami of games.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
However, based on the volcano's eruption patterns, the upcoming eruption is very unlikely to impact humans or property or cause tsunami waves.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Humboldt and Del Norte counties have significant tsunami risk.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
So grateful for the tsunami of prayers for our students, staff, & families.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Hollie Silverman
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Every click, every photo, every video creates an endless tsunami of information.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The massive construction would also ensure that the Great Nicobarese—the other indigenous people—who were displaced from their homes on the western coast of the island by the tsunami in 2004, would be forced to abandon their dream of returning to their villages.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys and Eagles kicked things off last night and on Sunday, there is the usual tsunami of games.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
However, based on the volcano's eruption patterns, the upcoming eruption is very unlikely to impact humans or property or cause tsunami waves.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Humboldt and Del Norte counties have significant tsunami risk.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
So grateful for the tsunami of prayers for our students, staff, & families.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Tsunamis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsunamis. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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