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Why isn't a tsunami a tidal wave?

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Anonymous

∙ 11y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

The term "tidal wave" is not well suited for tsunamis because they are caused by earthquakes or, in some cases, landslides and volcanic eruptions. The have nothing to do with the tides.

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