Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warning: What is a tsunami, why does it keep forming in the island country?

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Japan word for tsunami means “harbour wave.” Under the water, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions are typically the reason. Everything you need to know about tsunamis is provided here. Following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan’s north-central region on Monday (January 1), tsunami waves struck many coastal areas and urgent evacuation orders were issued. In a