Factoid/2005/01/28
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Erroneously Referred to as Tidal Waves
- "Tsunamis are sometimes erroneously referred to as tidal waves. While tides result from the gravitational influences of the moon, sun, and planets, tsunamis are caused mainly by earthquakes, but could also result from landslides, volcanic eruptions, or even the impact of meteorites." - excerpt from the article at http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/12/1208_031208_tsunami.html
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