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∙ 9y agoThe earthquakes that generate tsunamis usually occur at locations known as subduction zones, where one tectonic plate slides under another. The plates will generally snag as they move and build up stress, which is periodically released in the form of earthquakes. Large subduction zone earthquakes cause sections of the sea floor to move up or down, which displaces the water above, triggering tsunamis. Earthquakes can also cause tsunamis indirectly by causing underwater landslides or landslide into water.
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∙ 12y agoEarthquakes happen because the tectonic plates under the earths surface either move away from each other or squash together, this may form a spring-like action and cause the plate to spring up under the sea to cause a big wave (: I'm doing this for geography homework, I hope this helps- and I hope I'm right.. Plus I hope my teacher doesn't thing I coppied this of the web:L
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What are tsunamis triggered by?
Tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes due to vibrations.
Can energy be released in an earthquake that can cause landslides and tsunamis?
No, because earthquakes can cause landslides but not tsunamis in other words earthquakes under the ocean can lead to tsunamis
What may be triggered by submarine slides tsunamis liquefaction earthquakes?
tsunamis
What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
Do hurricanes make tsunamis?
No, generally only earthquakes can generate tsunamis. Hurricanes only have the ability to churn up the very top layer of the ocean.
Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?
Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.
Are earthquakes related to tsunamis?
Yes. Most tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes.
Are earthquakes below the surface called tsunamis?
Mo, they are known as earthquakes but the earthquakes cause the tsunamis.
Are earthquakes related to landslides or tsunamis?
Earthquakes can trigger both landslides and tsunamis.
Why all tsunamis don't cause earthquakes?
Tsunamis do not not cause earthquakes at all. Tsunamis are usually the result of an undersea earthquake.
What are all the tectonic natural disasters?
Earthquakes (which make tsunamis), and volcanoes if you count them.
What are tsunamis triggered by?
Tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes due to vibrations.
Can energy be released in an earthquake that can cause landslides and tsunamis?
No, because earthquakes can cause landslides but not tsunamis in other words earthquakes under the ocean can lead to tsunamis
Why are tsunamis associated with earthquakes?
Well, earthquakes do cause tsunamis. But only underwater earthquakes. Plus, they have to be a transform plate boundary earthquake(caused by subduction).Any displacement of water will cause a tsunami. In short, some underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis.
What may be triggered by submarine slides tsunamis liquefaction earthquakes?
tsunamis
What causes most tsunamis earthquakes a full moon a hurricane or a flood?
Of these things, earthquakes are the only ones that can cause tsunamis.
What was the epicentre of the recent big tsunami in Japan?
Tsunamis do not have epicentres. Earthquakes do. Sometimes, as in the case of Japan, earthquakes cause tsunamis.
