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The term tsunami is derived from the Japanese word for harbor wave due to the fact that the ancient Japanese fishermen would not feel the shock wave passing them while they were out at sea, as the wave does not display its destructive power until it reaches shallow waters.

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The term “tsunami” is derived from the Japanese word for “harbor wave” due to the fact that the ancient Japanese fishermen would not feel the shock wave passing them while they were out at sea, as the wave does not display its destructive power until it reaches shallow waters.

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