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Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
What is a tsunami?
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Solution
The waves generated due to earthquakes or volcanic activity occurring at the ocean floor are called 'tsunami waves'. The word 'tsunami' is of Japanese origin. Tsunami means a huge wave of water that strikes the shore.
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