Tsunami damage

Definition

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.

Related terms

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.