tsunami: a large, often destructive, sea wave...leading to the erosion of foundations and the collapse of bridges and seawalls, moving houses and overturning railroad cars. Considerable damage is caused by the resultant floating debris, including boats and cars, which become dangerous projectiles that may crash into buildings, break power lines, and start fires.
The effects of a tsunami are devastating. They are one of the world's worst natural disasters that can hit a country....The effects of the tsunami on the country during this period range from destruction and damage, death, injury, millions of dollars in financial loss, and long lasting psychological problems for the inhabitants of the affected region.
The foaming white tsunami turned black on landfall as it bought death and destruction and crushed everything in its path. It churned up the earth, shredded buildings, trees and crops and tossed boats and cars around like corks. The sludge surged inland surrounding homes where survivors waved white sheets from top floor windows, desperate for help.