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University of Washington: Physics of Tsunamis

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The civil engineering department presents the physics of a tsunami. The topics addressed: what does "tsunami" mean; how do tsunamis differ from other water waves; how do earthquakes generate tsunamis; how do landslides, volcanic eruptions, and meteorites generate tsunamis; and what happens to a tsunami as it approaches and encounters land. Some animations of these events are provided also.

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