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
Les sirènes d'alerte tsunami ont démarré le long de la côte.
The tsunami warning sirens started along the coast.
Les gens ont couru vers l'intérieur en entendant le risque de tsunami.
People ran inland when they heard about the tsunami risk.
Un petit tsunami peut encore inonder les rues basses près du port.
A small tsunami can still flood low streets near the harbor.
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