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The tsunami
hits the coast.
An earthquake or volcano
starts off the tsunami.
A tsunami is
a series of
huge waves.
STARTING OFF A TSUNAMI
When an earthquake or volcanic eruption
happens under the sea, it can suddenly push
aside lots of water. It can set off giant waves,
a tsunami. When the waves reach land, they
can wash away buildings.
What is a
Tsunami?
A tsunami is a series of huge ocean waves,
usually caused by an underwater earthquake.
Tsunami
is Japanese for “harbor wave.”
