TSUNAMI
A Natural Ecological
Disturbance
, INTRODUCTION
• Definition: Tsunami is a series of waves caused by the
displacement of a large volume of water, typically in an
ocean.
• Origin: The term “tsunami” is derived from Japanese,
where ‘tsu’ means harbor and ‘nami’ means wave.
• Relevance: Understanding tsunamis is crucial for
wildlife conservation, especially in coastal and marine
ecosystems.
A Natural Ecological
Disturbance
, INTRODUCTION
• Definition: Tsunami is a series of waves caused by the
displacement of a large volume of water, typically in an
ocean.
• Origin: The term “tsunami” is derived from Japanese,
where ‘tsu’ means harbor and ‘nami’ means wave.
• Relevance: Understanding tsunamis is crucial for
wildlife conservation, especially in coastal and marine
ecosystems.
