Tsunamis... From the Sky?

Scientists have developed reliable early warning systems for tsunamis caused by earthquakes. The problem is, earthquakes aren't the only things that cause tsunamis.

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https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/lighthouse-during-stormy-weather-gm157560147-11934484
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https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/bay-of-vela-luka-on-korcula-island-aerial-view-gm1174698027-326804168
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https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/wychmere-harbor-harwich-on-cape-cod-gm1264371911-370301862
https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/chicago-skyline-aerial-drone-view-from-above-lake-michigan-and-city-of-chicago-gm1141114423-305583704
https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/epic-super-cell-storm-cloud-gm462881839-32522504
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NOAA_Tsunami_Animation-2016.webm
https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/golden-lip-of-wave-throwing-in-the-ocean-gm1222083981-358484402
https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/downtown-san-diego-skyline-aerial-gm636841022-113235077