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If you mean - why do they grow into huge waves - it's because the length of the wave (from front to back) is huge. As the tsunami reaches land, the front of the wave slows down, while the back of the wave continues to travel at a faster speed. This 'bunches up' the water into a very high wave.
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Tsunamis bend as they approach the shoreline due to the shallowing of the water and the interaction with the topography of the ocean floor. As the waves move into shallower water, the front of the wave slows down while the back continues moving at a faster speed, causing the wave to bend. Additionally, the shape of the coastline and underwater features can also affect the direction and bending of the tsunami.
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How many tsunamis have hit the US?
Since the beginning of time, countless numbers of tsunamis have hit the United States and its territories. However, many of these tsunamis have not hit contiguous states, and were directed at Hawaii.
Do tsunamis hit Japan every year?
No. Tidal waves and tsunamis are not the same thing.
What are the most common places tsunamis hit?
Tsunamis hit mostly in the "Ring of Fire". The ring of fire surrounds most of the Pacific ocean.
What causes tsunamis floods?
No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.
Can tsunamis die down before hitting land?
probably not
Who gets hit by tsunamis?
well first of all, people are going to get hit by tsunamis but also buildings are likely to get detroyed too depending on how high and how strong was it. a tsunamis occur when the ocean gets desturbed( example:earthquake-anything that shakes the land ). tsunamis are no laughing matter.
How many tsunamis hit Japan?
195 tsunamis have hit Japan in total
How many tsunamis have hit the US?
Since the beginning of time, countless numbers of tsunamis have hit the United States and its territories. However, many of these tsunamis have not hit contiguous states, and were directed at Hawaii.
Where will the tsunamis - caused by Chile's 2010 earthquake - hit?
According to the news, almost any peice of land that touches the Pacific Ocean.
Do tsunamis hit Japan every year?
No. Tidal waves and tsunamis are not the same thing.
What are the most common places tsunamis hit?
Tsunamis hit mostly in the "Ring of Fire". The ring of fire surrounds most of the Pacific ocean.
Where so tsunamis hit in the US?
California
How many tsunamis hit China?
12
Why do tsunamis grow into larger waves once they hit land?
Because their bases are slowed by land as it gets shallower while the speed at the surface remains fast. This causes the water to pile up.
What causes tsunamis floods?
No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.
What effects do earthquakes tsunamis and landslides have on places they hit?
they cause havoc on land; they also disrupt people's lives, especially for those living in remote regions.
What effects do earthquakes and tsunamis and landslides have on the places they hit?
they cause havoc on land; they also disrupt people's lives, especially for those living in remote regions.
