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TTsunami. An unusually large sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or a volcaniceruption.WWave runup. Rush of wave water up a slope or structure. <strong>The</strong> additional height reached by wavesabove the stillwater elevation.Wet floodproofing. Permanent or contingent measures and construction techniques, applied toa structure or its contents, that prevent or provide resistance to damage from flooding whileallowing floodwaters to enter the structure. Generally, this includes properly anchoring thestructure, using flood-resistant materials below the BFE, protection of mechanical and utilityequipment, and the use of openings or breakaway walls.Wind-borne debris regions. Areas within hurricane-prone regions located:1. Within 1 mile of the coastal mean high water line where the basic wind speed is equalto or greater than 110 mph and in Hawaii.2. In areas where the basic wind speed is equal to or greater than 120 mph.Glossary of termsB-7

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