submersion
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Triggered by earthquakes, underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions, they spread rapidly over long distances before releasing their energy near the coast in the form of sudden submersion and extremely powerful currents.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
Early land art, like Robert Smithson’s “Spiral Jetty,” now serves as a warning about climate change due to its increasing submersion and re-emergence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
It includes a small pool of fresh, unchlorinated water and another of specially formulated salt water, both deep enough for full submersion.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025
"Drowning contributes due to the likelihood of submersion into the pool as he lapsed into unconsciousness; coronary artery disease contributes due to exacerbation of ketamine induced myocardial effects on the heart."
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
“It says this, and I quote: ‘The presence of foam in the airway and around the lips and nose indicates beyond doubt that the victim was alive at the time of submersion.’
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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