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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Tsunamis
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Tsunamis
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Tsunamis
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Synonyms English:
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Giant Waves
Seaquakes
Tsunami
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Tree Number:
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G01.311.933
SP4.001.037.403.519.270
SP8.473.654.517.362
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Definition English:
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Series of ocean waves produced by geologic events or underwater LANDSLIDES. These waves can travel at speeds averaging 450 (and up to 600) miles per hour in the open ocean. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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coordinate with DISASTERS if pertinent; specify geographic location
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History Note English:
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2010; use TIDAL WAVES (2009)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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22758
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Unique Identifier:
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D057192
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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