Phenomena and Processes

Tsunamis

Series of ocean waves produced by geologic events or underwater LANDSLIDES. These waves can travel at speeds averaging 450 (and up to 600) miles per hour in the open ocean.

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Abstract

Series of ocean waves produced by geologic events or underwater LANDSLIDES. These waves can travel at speeds averaging 450 (and up to 600) miles per hour in the open ocean.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Tsunami

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4 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, history, statistics & numerical data.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with DISASTERS if pertinent; specify geographic location

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History Note

2010; use TIDAL WAVES (2009)

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  1. G01w.311.933w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tsunamis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057192. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057192
  2. Tsunamis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami
  3. Tsunamis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8070