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
"The submersion caused by the rapid rise in sea level, followed by the abandonment of fishing structures, protective works, and habitation sites, must have left a lasting impression."
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
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
It was a result, Horace knew, of air, mucus, and seawater all mingled by respiration, which meant the deceased had been alive at submersion.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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