tsunami

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noun

huge sea wave often caused by an undersea earthquake

Coastal alerts matter; move to high ground when warned.

Examples

Nagsimula ang sirena ng babala sa tsunami sa baybayin.
The tsunami warning sirens started along the coast.
Tumakbo papaloob ang mga tao nang marinig ang panganib ng tsunami.
People ran inland when they heard about the tsunami risk.
Kahit maliit na tsunami ay maaaring bahain ang mababang kalye malapit sa daungan.
A small tsunami can still flood low streets near the harbor.

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