
Understanding Tsunamis: Causes, Consequences, and Safety
Introduction to Tsunamis Tsunamis represent one of the most powerful and destructive natural phenomena on Earth. Often mistaken for regular waves, tsunamis are a series of ocean waves caused primarily by seismic shifts, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides. As climate change intensifies seismic activity and global populations rise along coastlines, understanding tsunamis…