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.
Think of throwing a pebble into calm water and watching ripples spread outwards. Now imagine those ripples becoming massive waves crashing onto shorelines, causing extensive damage. That's similar to how tsunamis cause destruction on coastal areas.
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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