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Wild Waves

  • March 1, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

A tsunami is popularly known as a “tidal wave,” but it’s actually a series of extra-long ocean waves that may travel up to 500 miles per hour in deep water. A 20-foot tsunami wave can cause a lot of damage — and larger tsunamis have towered over 100 feet!

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