noun
- plural of tsunami; large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides
Examples
- The tsunamis devastated coastal communities across the Pacific.
- Scientists can now predict when tsunamis might occur after major earthquakes.
- The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamis affected fourteen countries.
- Warning systems help people evacuate before tsunamis reach shore.
- Tsunamis can travel across entire oceans at incredible speeds.
- The harbor was completely destroyed by the series of tsunamis.