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If the first part of a tsunami to reach land is a trough-called a drawback-rather than a wave crest, the water along the shoreline recedes dramatically, exposing normally submerged areas.
A drawback occurs because the water propagates outwards with the trough of the wave at its front. Drawback begins before the wave arrives at an interval equal to half of the wave's period. Drawback can exceed hundreds of metres, and people unaware of the danger sometimes remain near the shore to satisfy their curiosity or to collect fish from the exposed seabed. During the Indian ocean tsunami, the sea withdrew and many people went onto the exposed sea bed to investigate.[citation needed] Photos show people walking on the normally submerged areas with the advancing wave in the background.[citation needed] Few survived.[citation needed]
Some disadvantages of tsunamis include their destructive power, potential loss of life, and damage to infrastructure and property. They can also lead to long-term economic and environmental impacts on affected regions.
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is there a natural disaster with the letter i?
With the letter I anywhere in it? Tsunami.
What is the name of the 2004 tsunami?
The 2004 tsunami is commonly known as the Indian Ocean tsunami, or the Boxing Day tsunami, as it occurred on December 26.
When did Japan earthquake happen before or after the tsunami?
The Earthquake occurred before the tsunami as it is what caused the tsunami.
What was the most recent destructive tsunami?
One tsunami would be the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Is a Tsunami a constructive or a destructive?
A tsunami usually occurs on a destructive plate boundary.
What is the term for an water wave created by an earthquake?
its called a tsunami
Why is a tsunami called tsunami?
"Tsunami" means Japanese harbor wave. That's why they call it tsunami.
Can you show me a Slogan on Tsunami?
Always help each otherDo not Bother.
What is worst a tsunami or a flood?
tsunami
How do you say tsunami in German?
Tsunami!
is there a natural disaster with the letter i?
With the letter I anywhere in it? Tsunami.
What is the name of the 2004 tsunami?
The 2004 tsunami is commonly known as the Indian Ocean tsunami, or the Boxing Day tsunami, as it occurred on December 26.
What is the surrounding after a tsunami?
A tsunami will devastate a place.
Tsunami is a large?
A tsunami is a large wave.
Why did tsunami hit Japan?
The tsunami hit because of the earthquake shifted the ground and caused the tsunami.
When did Japan earthquake happen before or after the tsunami?
The Earthquake occurred before the tsunami as it is what caused the tsunami.
What was the most recent destructive tsunami?
One tsunami would be the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
