New Word Proposed
A new word to replace the expressions “tidal wave”, or “seismic sea wave” may be one result of the discussions by oceangraphers at the Pacific Science Congress. The word is “tsunamis” (pronounced “soonamees”) and is of Japanese origin. Oceangraphers discussed a seismic sea wave warning system for the. Pacific and Dr F. P. Shepard (America) suggested that for clarification the word tsunamis should be used. The waves had nothing to do with tides and the word was easier to use than “seismic sea wave.,” he said. In Japanese the word meant “a big wave in the harbour.” The suggestion was approved.
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Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 78, Issue 7025, 28 February 1949, Page 4
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104New Word Proposed Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 78, Issue 7025, 28 February 1949, Page 4
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