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QWhat does the term "tsunami" mean?

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  • A A Japanese martial art ✔ ✖
  • B A traditional Japanese tea ceremony ✔ ✖
  • C A large and powerful ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption ✔ ✖
  • D A Japanese flower arrangement technique ✔ ✖
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"Tsunami" is a Japanese word that refers to a series of large and destructive ocean waves triggered by seismic activity, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides.

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