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The Science Behind Tsunamis

By KBJR Manager
March 11, 2011 Updated Mar 11, 2011 at 8:49 PM CDT

A devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake cause a tsunami early this morning that sent massive waves crashing into the coast of Japan, leaving hundreds dead and missing. How do tsunamis form? Chief meteorologist Adam Clark explains.

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