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A tsunami is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake.

It is not a tidal wave.

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Large powerful ocean wave caused by an earthquake is called a Tsunamis

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What is a large wave caused by earthquake on the ocean floor?

tsuami


What happens to an earthquake when it travels from its source to the ocean floor?

the ocean floor starts to break up just like the land does .


Is a hot spot under the ocean floor is most likely to cause an earthquake?

no a volcano


What are the three earthquake hazards?

wierd circles decending out of the ocean, rumbelling floor and loud noises coming out of no where


Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?

Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.

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What is a large wave caused by earthquake on the ocean floor?

tsuami


Can an earthquake on the ocean floor produce a tornado?

No, an earthquake on the ocean floor can cause a tsunami (a series of large waves). Earthquakes do not influence weather events such as tornadoes.


The water displaced by a strong earthquake on the ocean floor forms large waves called?

title waves or tsunami's


What happens to an earthquake when it travels from its source to the ocean floor?

the ocean floor starts to break up just like the land does .


What caused the tsunami to happen?

An earthquake beneath the Ocean floor.


When was Songs from the Ocean Floor created?

Songs from the Ocean Floor was created in 1998.


How is a wave in the ocean created?

by an earthquake


What is the result of an earthquake occurring on the ocean floor?

tsunami's would occur


An earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor can trigger a?

tsunami


What will hapend if there is an earthquake under the ocean?

If its a large earthquake, you can expect a tsunami to follow


When was Danny Dunn on the Ocean Floor created?

Danny Dunn on the Ocean Floor was created in 1960.


When was Monster from the Ocean Floor created?

Monster from the Ocean Floor was created on 1954-05-21.