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A tsunami can happen any time they mostly happen after earthquakes so if your close by the beach you better start running to the highest place. Underwater earthquakes trigger tsunamis

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Was the tsunami a natural hazard?

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What kind of cloud occur in a tsunami?

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Do tsunami waves occur in the middle of the ocean?

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Will there be a tsunami in california?

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When did the tsunami in Asia occur?

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