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.
Agnes was proud of her Norwegian heritage and was in contact with her first cousins and relatives in Norway. She traveled to Norway to visit them seven times with Ivan and the last time with her granddaughter Carrie. Her first language was Norwegian, and learned English when beginning county school.he was a lifelong member of Sons of Norway Lodge 530, and a member of the Hoffman American Legion Auxiliary. Agnes was a gentle, loving soul, gifted in her ability to show appreciation for the kindness of others and to always remain positive. She demonstrated the love of God in all her relationships.