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As usual the tsunamis are formed by earthquakes
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A tsunami is typically formed by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide that displaces a large volume of water. The sudden displacement of water creates powerful waves that can travel long distances and cause destruction when they reach the shoreline.
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What is the landform of a tsunami?
A "tsunami" is not a land form, it is a wave.
How was a tsunami form?
Tsunami is a series of water waves that occur when there is disturbance on the ocean floor either by volcanic activities, earthquakes,or underwater explosions.
Would an earthquake in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado be likely to form a tsunami?
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Does a tsunami travel radially outward from its epicenter?
Yes, a tsunami travels outward from its epicenter in a series of waves in all directions. The energy generated by an undersea earthquake causes the ocean water to displace and form a tsunami that spreads across the ocean.
Can a hurricane form a tsunami?
No. Hurricanes generate large waves, but tsunamis are a completely different matter.
What is the landform of a tsunami?
A "tsunami" is not a land form, it is a wave.
How did the 2004 tsunami form?
there was an underwater earthquake witch created the tsunami
How do you spell sunamies?
The correct spelling is tsunami (from the Japanese for harbor wave).
How can wind form tsunami?
Wind can't form a tsunami. A tsunami is only caused by a large displacement of water. This is done only by an earthquake, a volcano eruption, a landslide, or a meteorite impact.
Can a tsunami happen in the Atlantic ocean?
it is possible if the plates move and one of them slips under the other your tsunami will form.
What is a wave that form as a result of earthquakes called?
a tsunami
Why is going to high ground needed during tsunami?
The tsunami will flood the low lying areas. Going to higher ground might take you out of the areas that will be flooded.
Can a tornado form a tsunami?
No Tsunamis are not formed by wind events
Are tsunamis waves?
Yes. I tsunami is a form of tidal wave.
How was a tsunami form?
Tsunami is a series of water waves that occur when there is disturbance on the ocean floor either by volcanic activities, earthquakes,or underwater explosions.
When do coral reefs form?
it contain calcium and if spoiled it causes tsunami.
Are tsunamis tidal waves?
Yes. I tsunami is a form of tidal wave.
