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What is the meaning of the word "Tsunami" in Japanese?
What is the meaning of the word "Tsunami" in Japanese?
جاپانی میں "سونامی" کے لفظ کا کیا مطلب ہے؟
Harbour wave
High wave
Destructive wave
None of these
Explanation
The word "
Tsunami
" comes from the
Japanese
words "
Tsu
" (
harbour
) and "
Nami
" (
wave
), meaning "
Harbour wave
."
It refers to large sea waves caused by
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides.
World Tsunami Awareness Day
is observed annually on
November 5
to create awareness about this deadly disaster.