seismic sea wave

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪzmɪk siː weɪv/
US: /ˈsaɪzmɪk siː weɪv/

  1. A very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.

    1. The seismic sea wave destroyed homes near the coast.
    2. Scientists are studying how to better predict the arrival time of a seismic sea wave after an earthquake.

Synonyms

tsunami tidal wave
seismic sea wave adjective

  1. Relating to or caused by a seismic sea wave.

    1. The seismic sea wave warning was issued after the quake.
    2. Coastal communities need improved seismic sea wave defense systems to protect residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "seismic sea wave" is /ˈsaɪzmɪk siː weɪv/ in British English and /ˈsaɪzmɪk siː weɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seismic sea wave": tsunami, tidal wave.

Example usage of "seismic sea wave": "The seismic sea wave destroyed homes near the coast.". More examples on the page.