tsunami

US /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/
UK /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/
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tsunami, maremoto

a long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.

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The coastal town was devastated by a powerful tsunami.
A cidade costeira foi devastada por um poderoso tsunami.
Early warning systems are crucial for mitigating the impact of a tsunami.
Sistemas de alerta precoce são cruciais para mitigar o impacto de um tsunami.