Tsunami , story behind that word ??

hi,...bloggers...i think before the great tsunami that crash Indonesia 26 Dis 2004 people only thought tsunami just a word from Japanese Dictionary. but now..the word tsunami has been refer to many event that give major impact to the world...for example..war in Iraq or reelected Bush to US President for second term.
but for me..my biggest tsunami are..i manage to buy house..to my family..and i would like to know what are your tsunami in your live..feel free to comment..