In " The deadliest Tsunami in history," survivors of the tsunami recognized that a receding ocean

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was a warning sign of an incoming tsunami. This is because a receding ocean occurs when the water is drawn away from the shore, creating an unusual sight of exposed seabed. These survivors had either experienced or been educated about the phenomenon of a receding ocean before and knew that it indicated an imminent danger. They were able to recognize this natural warning sign and quickly take action to evacuate to higher ground, potentially saving their lives.