How tsunamis are formed and are detected

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A tsunami is one of nature's most deadly forces. Racing at hundreds of miles an hour across the sea and surging to terrifying heights, these giant waves an engulf entire communities when they hit the shore.

A tsunami is one of nature's most deadly forces. Racing at hundreds of miles an hour across the sea and surging to terrifying heights, these giant waves an engulf entire communities when they hit the shore.

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