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Tsunami is the Japanese word for _________________.

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big wave
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harbour wave
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powerful wave
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destructive wave
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Solution

The correct option is B harbour wave
An earthquake, volcano or underwater landslide can cause huge displacement of ocean water. This results in huge tidal waves called a tsunami. It is the Japanese word for harbour wave.

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