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1. Tsunami
   (pronounced sue-NAHM-ee) A tsunami is a huge wave, caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or, more rarely, by asteroid or meteoroid impact (as in the case of the K-T extinction ).
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2. tsunami
   An ocean wave produced by a submarine earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption. These waves may reach enormous dimensions and have sufficient energy to travel across entire oceans. They proceed as ordinary gravity waves with a period between 15 and 60 minutes. Tsunamis steepen and increase in hei...
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3. Tsunami
   A large, high-velocity wave generated by displacement of the sea floor (such as sudden faulting, landsliding, or volcanic activity); also called seismic sea wave. Commonly misnamed TIDAL WAVE. See Figure 10.
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4. Tsunami
   A tsunami is a series of very long wavelength ocean waves caused by the sudden displacement of water by earthquakes, landslides, or submarine slumps. Ordinarily, tsunamis are produced only by earthquakes exceeding magnitude 7.5. In the open ocean, tsunami waves travel at speeds of 600-800 kilometers...
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5. Tsunami
   A giant wave set in motion by a large earthquake under or near the ocean that causes the ocean floor to shift vertically.These waves may reach enormous dimensions and have sufficient energy to travel across entire oceans. They proceed as ordinary gravity waves with a period between 15 and 60 minutes...
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6. tsunami
   an oceanic tidal wave generated by an under-water upheaval such as earthquake or volcanic eruption; The waves move out in all directions over 100 miles, causing great destruction; -DDMG Category: Management in the public and private sector • a large-scale seismic sea-wave (incorrectly kn...
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7. tsunami
   noun a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption; `a colossal tsunami destroyed the Minoan civilization in minutes`
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8. tsunami
   catastrophic ocean wave, usually caused by a submarine earthquake, by an underwater or coastal landslide, or by the eruption of a volcano. The term ... [12 related articles]
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9. Tsunami
   Large ocean wave created from an earthquake or volcanic eruption. Open ocean wave height may be as high as 1 meter. When entering shallow coastal waters, land configuration can amplify waves to heights of over 15 meters.
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10. TSUNAMI
    An ocean wave with a long period that is formed by an underwater earthquake or landslide, or volcanic eruption. It may travel unnoticed across the ocean for thousands of miles from its point of origin and builds up to great heights over shallower water. Also known as a seismic sea wave, and incorrectly, as a tidal wave.
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11. tsunami
    tsunami (tsoonä'mē) , series of catastrophic ocean waves generated by submarine movements, which may be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides beneath the ocean, or an asteroid striking the earth. Tsunamis are also called seismic sea waves or, popularly, tidal waves.In ...
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12. Tsunami
    Medieval High Fantasy MUD game: Tsunami features wars and invasions, it supports ANSI colour and quests
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13. Tsunami
    A tsunami or tidal wave as they are popularly known, is a seismic sea wave originating from any one of several submarine geological phenomena, such as volcanic explosions or earthquakes. They travel in the open ocean at speeds up to 640 kmh. On Boxing Day 2004, (the 26th December 2004) an earthquake...
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14. tsunami
    Ocean wave generated by vertical movements of the sea floor resulting from earthquakes or volcanic activity or large submarine landslides. Unlike waves generated by surface winds, the entire depth of water is involved in the wave motion of a tsunami. In the open ocean the tsunami takes the form of s...
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15. Tsunami
    A great sea wave produced by a submarine earthquake, volcanic eruption, or large landslide.
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16. Tsunami
    (Japanese for "Harbour Wave"). A series of huge ocean waves caused by a rapid, large-scale disturbance of the sea water, such as a major earthquake beneath the seabed that causes large vertical movements. In deep water, Tsunami waves are less than a metre high, but they can travel at speeds exceedin...
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17. tsunami
    (Jap: tsu harbour; nami=wave) a seawave or waves caused by an earthquake.
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18. Tsunami
    A great sea wave produced by a submarine earthquake, volcanic eruption, or large landslide.
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19. tsunami
    tsunami. A sea wave of local or distant origin that results from large-scale seafloor displacements associated with large earthquakes, major submarine slides, or exploding volcanic islands.
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20. Tsunami
    A `tsunami` (plural: tsunamis or tsunami; from , lit. "harbor wave"; --> and at one time referred to as a `tidal wave`, is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, usually an ocean, though it can occur in large lakes. Tsunamis are a frequent ...
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21. Tsunami
    (Marvel Comics) `Tsunami` was an imprint of Marvel Comics founded in January 2003. Overview: Marvel`s goal was to create comic books that would appeal to manga readers. Other than in the art, the titles shared little in common, with, for example, Runaways and Sentinel being aime...
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22. Tsunami
    (disambiguation) A `tsunami` is an unusually powerful series of water waves. The word may also refer to: In comics / animation: In music: People: Tradenames and similar: Organizations: Other uses:
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23. Tsunami
    (compilation album) `Tsunami` is an album released in 1999. It contains ten tracks picked by Tsunami Tranceport, and was released under the Kinetic Label. Track listing: #Zorba- The Deep #Chakra- Deliverance #I.Zen- Voices #Saiko-Pod (a.k.a. KoxBox)- Magnetic Force #Total Eclipse- Psychedelic...
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24. Tsunami
    (band) />Danielle Howle<br />Ida<br />Liquorice<br />Monorchid<br /> --> `Tsunami` was an American indie rock band from Arlington, Virginia, formed by housemates Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson in late 1990 to play at New Year`s party. They enlisted former housemate John Pamer to...
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