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What is a 'Tsunami' ?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!? |
Definitions of tsunami on the Web:
A sea wave of local or distant origin that results from large-scale
seafloor displacements associated with large earthquakes, major
submarine slides, or exploding volcanic islands. (See also Earthquake
ABC's.)
earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/eqterms.html
An ocean wave with a long period that is formed by an underwater
earthquake or landslide, or volcanic eruption. It may travel unnoticed
across the ocean for thousands of miles from its point of origin and
builds up to great heights over shallower water. Also known as a
seismic sea wave, and incorrectly, as a tidal wave.
oap2.weather.com/glossary/t.html
A shallow water progressive wave, potentially catastrophic, caused by
an underwater earthquake or volcano.
www.baysail.com/tide_terms/gloss_t.html
a large ocean wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake or a
volcanic explosion
library.thinkquest.org/C003603/english/glossary.shtml
An ocean wave generated by a submarine earthquake, volcano or
landslide. (Also known as a seismic sea wave, and incorrectly as a
tidal wave).
ggweather.com/glossary.htm
A Japanese term which has been universally adopted to describe a large
seismically generated sea wave which is capable of considerable
destruction in certain coastal areas, especially where underwater
earthquakes occur. although in the open ocean the wave height may be
less than 1 m, it steepens to heights of 15 m or more on entering
shallow water. They have been incorrectly referred to as tidal waves.
www.heritage.nf.ca/glossary.html
a great sea wave produced by an earthquake or volcano eruption under
the sea and also known as a tidal wave
whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/text/kids/Problem_Board/problems/quake/glossary.html
A sea wave produced by large-scale, short-duration disturbance of the
ocean floor such as from subsidence, an earthquake, or a volcanic
eruption.
www.ucop.edu/facil/pd/CEQA-Handbook/glossary.html
Large ocean wave created from an earthquake or volcanic eruption. Open
ocean wave height may be as high as 1 meter. When entering shallow
coastal waters, land configuration can amplify waves to heights of over
15 meters.
www.geog.ouc.bc.ca/physgeog/physgeoglos/t.html
A sea wave of local or distant origin that results from large-scale
seafloor displacements associated with large earthquakes, major
submarine slides, or exploding volcanic islands.
www.sciencemaster.com/physical/item/earthquake_glossary.php
A sea wave produced by large-area displacements of the ocean bottom,
the result of an earthquake or volcanic activity.
www.cdmha.org/definitions.htm
A large and often destructive wave caused by a submarine earthquake.
Colloquially known as a "tidal wave".
www.em.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geolsurv/Surficial/quake/eqgloss.htm
An ocean wave produced by a submarine earthquake, landslide, or
volcanic eruption. These waves may reach enormous dimensions and have
sufficient energy to travel across entire oceans. They proceed as
ordinary gravity waves with a period between 15 and 60 minutes.
Tsunamis steepen and increase in height on approaching shallow water,
inundating low-lying areas; and where local submarine topography causes
extreme steepening, they may break and cause great damage. Tsunamis
have no connection with tides ; the popular name is entirely
misleading.
taylor.math.ualberta.ca/~bruce/glossary.html
Large seismic waves produced by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or
underwater landslides (also called tidal waves).
www.reefed.edu.au/glossary/t.html
A wave generated by seismic activity. Also called a seismic sea wave,
or erroneously a tidal wave. Barely discernible in the open ocean, the
amplitude of a tsunami may increase greatly as it approaches shallow
coastal waters. They typically have periods greater than 10 minutes.
Storm tide recorders along the Queensland coastline have detected the
effects of events in Central and South America.
www.env.qld.gov.au/environment/coast/tides/storms/glossary.html
A seismic sea wave usually caused by a submarine earthquake. A Tsunami
Warning is generally automatically issued after an earthquake of
Richter 6.8 offshore Alaska, or Richter 7.5 if offshore the western
U.S. or British Columbia. A Warning means immediate evacuation of low
lying areas is required. A Watch means a Warning may follow.
Authorities will cancel Watches and Warnings whenever sufficient
information permits the decision. Emergency workers and the news media
must know (1) the difference between a Watch and a Warning, and (2)
that a tsunami may consist of several waves over several hours. It is
not, repeat not, just one single wave.
acs.oes.ca.gov/Pages/acs_definitions.html
wave caused by underwater earthquake or landslide, can rise to great
heights and cause catastrophic damage near coasts.
www.unesco.org/csi/pub/papers/glimpse11.htm
A giant wave, initiated by a sudden change (usually in relative
position of underwater tectonic plates). The sudden change is typically
enough to propagate the wave; however, its power can be enhanced and
fed by lunar positioning and boundaries that focus its energy.
www.eetimes.com/reshaping/wireless/OEG20020912S0034
A vast sea wave caused by the sudden dropping or rising of a section of
the sea floor following an earthquake. Tsunami may be as much as 30
meters high and 200 kilometers long, may move as fast as 250 kilometers
per hour, and may continue to occur for as long as a few days.
college.hmco.com/geology/resources/geologylink/glossary/t.html
One or a series of huge sea waves caused by earthquakes or other
large-scale disturbance of the ocean floor. (Referred to incorrectly by
many as a tidal wave, but these waves have nothing to do with tides.)
The word tsunami is Japanese, meaning "harbor wave."
www.geocities.com/seiswash/terms_and_definitions.htm
A Japanese term used in English to describe a giant wave produced by an
earthquake or underwater volcanic eruption
www.floodmaster.ca/glossary.html
One or a series of huge sea waves caused by earthquakes or other
large-scale disturbance of the ocean floor. (Referred to incorrectly by
many as a tidal wave, but these waves have nothing to do with tides.)
The word tsunami is Japanese, meaning "harbor wave."
home.earthlink.net/~louisecawthon/quakewebsite/glossaryquake.html
giant sea wave produced by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
www.owlnet.rice.edu/~uloveme/definiti.htm
A large, high-velocity wave generated by displacement of the sea floor
(such as sudden faulting, landsliding, or volcanic activity); also
called seismic sea wave. Commonly misnamed TIDAL WAVE. See Figure 10.
www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/swces/products/publications/glossary/words/S_T.htm
An ocean wave generated by a submarine earthquake, volcano or
landslide. (Also known as a seismic seawave, and incorrectly as a tidal
wave).
webs.byu.edu/christensen/Physics%20137/Weather%20Glossary.htm
a huge destructive wave (especially one caused by an earthquake)
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn
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