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
Sirene peringatan tsunami mulai berbunyi di sepanjang pantai.
The tsunami warning sirens started along the coast.
Orang berlari ke daratan saat mendengar risiko tsunami.
People ran inland when they heard about the tsunami risk.
Tsunami kecil pun masih bisa membanjiri jalan rendah dekat pelabuhan.
A small tsunami can still flood low streets near the harbor.
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