Dictionary Entry
tsunami
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/suˈnæmi/A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.
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. tsunamiwarning tsunamiwaves tsunamiwave tsunamitsunami oceantsunami asiantsunami pacific
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