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A tsunami is not a type of storm at all. A tsunami is a large ocean wave or series of waves usually caused by an underwater earthquake or landslide.

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Is a tsunami a hurricane in the water?

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What storm is just like a tsunami?

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How high can a tsunami go during a thunder storm in 80mph winds?

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Is a tsunami a storm?

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Is Tsunami a city in Japan?

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When the Philippines had that big storm was it a tsunami?

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What sub storm does tsunami have?

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Do tsunamis cause other storms?

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