tsunami
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Such was the likely impact that ice immediately pulverized into water, mixing with debris to create a tsunami of mud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Under California law, utilities are strictly liable for damage caused by wildfires they start, leading to a tsunami of litigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Many Flores residents have traumatic memories of another 7.7-magnitude quake that hit the island in 1992, triggering a tsunami and killing about 2,500.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Residents in Nagekeo regency, the area closest to the epicentre, raced for higher ground as the sea retreated -- a possible sign of an approaching tsunami, AFP journalists saw.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The “miracle pine” stands today as a symbol of endurance and a reminder of the tsunami.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing tsunami
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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