Seaquake

/ˈsiːkweɪk/

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Seaquake refers to a natural event under the ocean that can lead to other disasters on land.

After the seaquake, the coastal village prepared for potential floods.

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Often used in news or scientific reports to describe events related to earthquakes at sea.

The seaquake off the coast was reported at a magnitude of 6.1.

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Seaquakes can sometimes trigger tsunamis, an important detail to understand their potential danger.

Authorities alerted the possibility of a tsunami after a severe seaquake.

Tsunami

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