A tsunami is a series of enormous waves that are generated by an undersea disturbance, such as an earthquake or volcano eruption. A ripple-effect causes waves travel as fast as 450 miles per hour in all directions from the site of disturbance. As the waves approach shallow waters along the coast they grow to as high as 100 feet and swallow everything in their path. Tsunami warning signs include a strong earthquake lasting 20 seconds or more near the coast and a noticeable rapid rise or fall in coastal waters.
In the U.S. Hawaii has the greatest risk of experiencing a tsunami and get about one per year. Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington are also at risk states. The only safe thing to do when a Tsunami is on its way is to head as far inland as possible as quickly as possible.
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