What causes a tsunami?... A tsunami is a large ocean wave that is caused by sudden motion on the ocean floor. This sudden motion could be an earthquake, a powerful volcanic eruption, or an underwater landslide. The impact of a large meteorite could also cause a tsunami.
Agness, Oregon. Agness is an unincorporated community in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It is near the confluence of two Wild and Scenic riversâthe Lower Rogue and the Illinois. Agness post office was established October 16, 1897. It was named after Agnes, the daughter of the first postmaster, and subsequently misspelled.
Cass County UGRR Wax Museum (late May/early June) â Sam Adams Elementary School students portray local, state and national characters of the UGRR, staged in the Bonine House. www.urscc.org/waxmuseum; Underground Railroad Days (2nd weekend in July) â URSCC partners with the Village of Vandalia to celebrate the legacy of the UGRR in the area.