Tsunami

usgb/tsuːˈnɑːmi/
noun

A very large wave from the ocean usually caused by an earthquake under the sea.

The earthquake in Indonesia triggered a tsunami that hit various coastlines in the Indian Ocean.
Visual representation of "tsunami" - A very large wave from the ocean usually caused by an earthquake under the sea

Often appears as...

  • trigger a tsunami
  • tsunami warning
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Natural Disaster

Used to describe a natural catastrophe involving a large wave, typically after an earthquake.

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Rescue teams were deployed after the tsunami devastated coastal towns.
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Unexpected Event

Often implies suddenness and unpredictability, like the wave itself.

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The news of his resignation hit the office like a tsunami.
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Emotional Impact

Can convey the powerful emotional effects of a catastrophe.

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Survivors described their feelings as a tsunami of shock and grief.
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