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A h h h T s u n a m i i i ! ! !

A tsunami (pronounced “soo-nah-mee”) is a series of ocean waves caused by any large, abrupt disturbance of the sea-surface. Earthquakes cause most tsunamis, but a tsunami can also be generated by landslides, volcanic activity, or rarely by meteor impact. If the disturbance is close to the coastline, a local tsunami can cause death and destruction among coastal communities within minutes. A very large disturbance, such as the magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the Sumatra coast in 2004, can generate waves that cause local devastation and destruction thousands of miles away.

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<span style="color: #fff400; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Science: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> A tsunami 'harbor wave" or tidal wave is a series of water waves (called a tsunami wave train) caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, usually an ocean, but can occur in large lakes. Tsunamis are a frequent occurrence in the Indian Ocean. Due to the immense volumes of water and energy involved, tsunamis can devastate coastal regions. Or it can be caused by a earthquake or a landslide. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|For More Info For The Science Of Tsunamis Click Here]

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<span style="color: #fff400; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Historical Event: On December 26, 2004, a massive underwater earthquake off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island rattled the Earth in its orbit. The quake, measuring 9.0 on the scale, was the largest one since 1964. A lot of aftershocks with magnitudes of 5.0 or higher occurred in the following days. But the most powerful and destroying afterlife of this devastating earthquake was the tsunami that it caused. The death toll reached higher than 220,000, and many communities suffered devastating property damage.

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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Safety: <span style="color: #fff400; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;"> PLEASE READ, THIS MIGHT COME IN HANDY!!!!!!!! [| For More Safety Tips For Tsunamis Click Here]
 * When in coastal areas, stay alert for tsunami warnings.
 * Plan an evacuation route that leads to higher ground.
 * Know the warning signs of a tsunami: rapidly rising or falling coastal waters and rumblings of an offshore earthquake.
 * Never stay near shore to watch a tsunami come in.
 * A tsunami is a series of waves. Do not return to an affected coastal area until authorities say it is safe

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