Giant sea waves caused by under-sea eruptions (8)

I believe the answer is:

tsunamis

(Other definitions for tsunamis that I've seen before include "catastrophes" , "Large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes" , "Violent sea waves" , "Huge destructive waves" , "Destructive sea waves" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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