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Meanings of tsunami in English

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Usage of tsunami in English
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The IAEA report said: The tsunami hazard for several sites was underestimated.
The Guardian
2
The financial crisis and the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami haven't helped.
Reuters
3
Civil Defence in New Zealand said no tsunami alert has been issued.
Radio NZ
4
If a tsunami was on the way, every minute counted, she said.
Radio NZ
5
His car survived the tsunami, but petrol is in extremely short supply.
The Guardian
6
It is not the case, as the latest earthquake and tsunami showed.
The Guardian
7
In 2013, Ireland was bracing itself for a tsunami of house repossessions.
The Irish Times
8
Japan's meteorological agency said no warnings for a tsunami has been issued.
Reuters
9
Indonesia's meteorology agency issued a tsunami warning, although it was later lifted.
Reuters
10
Some people climbed trees to escape the tsunami and survived, he said.
Reuters
11
Key figures following the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday.
The Irish Times
12
We've cancelled the tsunami warning in place for Wellington to Banks Peninsula.
Radio NZ
13
The same area has been struck by deadly tsunami in the past.
Reuters
14
But in the financial tsunami of late 2008, the swaps were dysfunctional.
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The main airport in Palu has been closed since the tsunami hit.
Radio NZ
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If you suspect a tsunami is approaching, move to higher ground immediately.
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New Zealand
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