Associations to the word «Tsunami»

Wiktionary

TSUNAMI, noun. A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.

Dictionary definition

TSUNAMI, noun. A cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption; "a colossal tsunami destroyed the Minoan civilization in minutes".

Wise words

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