A tsunami is a series ruled by water waves called a tsunami wave train caused by the displacement of a large volume of water mass, like a sea. The original Japanese term translates literally as “harbor wave.” Tsunamis are a frequent occurrence in Japan, about 195 incidents recorded. Due to large amounts of water and energy involved, the tsunamis destroy coastal areas. Losses can be high because the waves are moving faster than people can run.
As I mentioned yesterday, I will do flash reviews of noteworthy book publications, I have been sent during the past year, and gives you a taster of what they have to offer.
Hero for Christ, contains 30 short meditations on human nature, as expressed in Jesus here and now – and how we can benefit from their example. Includes pieces from the unique global mix including Sundar Singh, Dorothy Day, and Toyohiko Kagawa. The writing style and illustrations by Michael Krone makes this the ideal reader for Middle School ages up.
Some meteorological factors, such as the deep depression that causes tropical cyclones, can generate a storm surge, called a meteotsunami, which can raise the tide several feet above normal level. This shift comes from a low atmospheric pressure in the middle of the Depression. As these storm surges reached land, they are equal (but not) the tsunami flooded lands. Such a storm surge inundated Burma (Myanmar) in May 2008.
