Tsunami damage refers to the destruction caused by a tsunami, which is a series of large ocean waves triggered by underwater disturbances such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Subduction zone: An area where one tectonic plate slides beneath another, often leading to powerful earthquakes and potential tsunamis.
Run-up height: The maximum vertical height reached by tsunami waves above sea level when they hit land.
Inundation zone: The area that could potentially be flooded by seawater during a tsunami event.
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