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tsunami

[tsoo-nah-mee] / tsʊˈnɑ mi /




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"If something really unexpected happens and a bigger than expected tsunami comes along, we don't know."

From BBC

The facility was taken offline when Japan pulled the plug on nuclear power after a colossal earthquake and tsunami sent three reactors at the Fukushima atomic plant into meltdown in 2011.

From Barron's

The tsunami of support I received for that article from “recovering academics” and other disillusioned professors confirmed that the trends I noted were not unique to Pomona College.

From MarketWatch

“Taiwan’s geography adds another layer of vulnerability, as the Pacific Ring of Fire exposes production to earthquakes, tsunamis and severe weather events,” says Helfstein.

From MarketWatch

Fr Cushnahan said that in a time of "great tragedy" the Singco family have received "a tsunami of generosity" through prayers and also donations.

From BBC