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Tsunami are series of massive ocean waves caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides displacing large volumes of water. They can travel across entire oceans at speeds up to 600 mph. While appearing as only 1 meter tall in deep ocean waters, tsunamis slow down and grow dramatically taller - up to 100 feet - as they reach shallow coastal waters, flooding entire areas inland. Proper planning and heeding warning signs such as sudden ocean retreat can help coastal communities evacuate to higher gro
- Author
- Chong Tan
- Language
- EN