Maremoto is that the same as tsunami? Maremoto = tidal wave. Tsunami = tsunami is that correct? I know they almost mean the same thing but not quite

Sandra D.B2Kwiziq community member

Maremoto is that the same as tsunami? Maremoto = tidal wave. Tsunami = tsunami is that correct? I know they almost mean the same thing but not quite

Asked 5 years ago
InmaKwiziq team member

Hola Sandra

The word "maremoto" seems to refer to both the quake and the tidal waves produced by it, whereas "tsunami" seems to refer to just the tidal waves, however both words are generally used as synonyms. This is why we give both words as correct in our exercise.

Un saludo

Inma

Maremoto is that the same as tsunami? Maremoto = tidal wave. Tsunami = tsunami is that correct? I know they almost mean the same thing but not quite

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