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tsunami

[tsoo-nah-mee] / tsʊˈnɑ mi /




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A tsunami of refinances followed in 2020 and 2021 as homeowners latched on to rates of 3% and lower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

In addition, the results suggest that parts of Doggerland persisted through major flooding events, including the Storegga tsunami about 8,150 years ago, with some areas remaining above water until roughly 7,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Although the cyclone's devastation surpassed the impact of the 2004 tsunami, international assistance was not immediately forthcoming.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Cyclone Ditwah, the worst disaster since the 2004 Asian tsunami, killed 641 people and affected almost the entire country late last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

If a meteor crashed into the ocean and caused a tsunami, I don’t think either of us would even notice.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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