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What Causes Tsunamis?: Media

Tsunamis are ranked among the world’s most destructive forces. But what are they, and how are they generated?
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How Is a Tsunami Different from a Regular Wave?
Scientists are the ones searching for tsunamis, not surfers.
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Artist's depiction of a tsunami
A tsunami is a catastrophic ocean wave that is usually caused by a submarine earthquake,...
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