Tsunami Fast Facts What is a tsunami ? A tsunami, from the Japenese word for “ harbour wave” is a series of giant, long ocean waves (10 or more) created by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake, landslide,

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Date: 2007-10-29 08:47:09 Physical geography Warning systems Flood Natural hazards Water waves Seawall Earthquake Teletsunami Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Physical oceanography Tsunami Oceanography		Tsunami Fast Facts What is a tsunami ? A tsunami, from the Japenese word for “ harbour wave” is a series of giant, long ocean waves (10 or more) created by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake, landslide, Add to Reading List Source URL: www.stopdisastersgame.org Download Document from Source Website File Size: 59,17 KB Share Document on Facebook

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