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tsunami
[tsoo-nah-mee]
noun
an unusually large sea wave produced by a seaquake or undersea volcanic eruption.
tsunami
/ ٲʊˈæɪ /
noun
a large, often destructive, sea wave produced by a submarine earthquake, subsidence, or volcanic eruption. Sometimes incorrectly called a tidal wave
a sudden increase in or overwhelming number or volume of
the tsunami of Olympic visitors
tsunami
A very large ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption and often causes extreme destruction when it strikes land. Tsunamis can have heights of up to 30 m (98 ft) and reach speeds of 950 km (589 mi) per hour. They are characterized by long wavelengths of up to 200 km (124 mi) and long periods, usually between 10 and 60 minutes.
See Note at tidal wave
tsunami
A large wave on the ocean, usually caused by an undersea earthquake, a volcanic eruption, or coastal landslide. A tsunami can travel hundreds of miles over the open sea and cause extensive damage when it encounters land. Also called tidal waves.
Other 51Թ Forms
- tsunamic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tsunami1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tsunami1
Example Sentences
Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Lady Brittan said there had been a "tsunami of publicity" after the false allegations were made against her husband - despite no charges having been brought against him.
"The international community must break its silence in the face of this tsunami of executions carried out by the Islamic Republic," he added.
"Parents up and down the country would be delighted to see the prime minister act decisively to quell the tsunami of harm children face online, but sticking plasters will not do the job."
Near-shore tsunamis — those triggered by earthquakes just offshore — could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s heavily populated coastal communities, according to experts, disaster modeling and local hazard plans.
The first, a “distant-source” tsunami, comes from far away, like one spawned by a major earthquake in Alaska.
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