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Tsunami Terms

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center 2010 (approx.)
An illustration shows the various components of how scientists measure tsunamis.
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Diagram illustrating some of the terms used to describe tsunami characteristics. See the full definitions.

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Public Domain.

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Full definitions described here:

Illustration shows a beach front labeled with features that are common for tsunamis.

Tsunami terms

  • Bathymetry—the measurement of water depth of a body of water (e.g., ocean, sea, river, bay, lake, etc.)
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Related Content

Full definitions described here:

Illustration shows a beach front labeled with features that are common for tsunamis.

Tsunami terms

  • Bathymetry—the measurement of water depth of a body of water (e.g., ocean, sea, river, bay, lake, etc.)
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center