A
tsunami is a series of ocean waves generated by a sudden displacement of the sea floor.
海啸是由海底突然位移引发的一系列海浪。
After the earthquake, a
tsunami warning was issued for the coastal regions.
地震后，沿海地区发布了海啸预警。
The
tsunami caused widespread destruction along the eastern coast of Japan.
海啸给日本东海岸带来了广泛的破坏。
The
tsunami's impact was so powerful that it destroyed entire villages in its path.
海啸的冲击力如此之大，以至于它摧毁了沿途的整个村庄。
Emergency services were overwhelmed by the scale of the
tsunami's aftermath.
应急服务因海啸后的巨大影响而应接不暇。
Tsunamis can travel at speeds exceeding 500 miles per hour across the open ocean.
在开阔海域，海啸可以以超过每小时500英里的速度移动。
Early detection systems are crucial for mitigating the effects of a
tsunami.
提前检测系统对于减轻海啸的影响至关重要。
The
tsunami generated by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake killed over 230,000 people.
2004年印度洋地震引发的海啸造成超过23万人死亡。
Tsunamis are often referred to as "tidal waves," though this term is scientifically inaccurate.
虽然通常被称为"潮汐波"，但这一术语在科学上并不准确。
Survivors of the
tsunami described the experience as both terrifying and surreal.
海啸的幸存者形容那经历既恐怖又超现实。
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需求如此旺盛，以至于2021年的大规模旅游热潮在节日前夕引发了网上查询的海啸，导致一些销售火车票的在线平台服务器崩溃。
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