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Are geologists able to measure or predict where a tsunami will occur?
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∙ 11y ago
No. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, which cannot be predicted. Some areas have been found to be more easily damaged by a tsunami, and tsunamis can be DETECTED in time to give some warning- but not predicted.
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How does mapping faults help predict earthquakes?
Geologists have developed instruments to measure changes in elevation in tilting of the land surface and ground movements along fault
What kind of cloud occur in a tsunami?
No type of cloud is associated with tusnamis, as a tsunami is not a weather-related phenonomenon. A tsunami can occur during absolutely any type of weather.
Will a tsunami occur in Lebanon?
Yes a tsunami can occur in Lebanon but not a severe one, since the basin of the Mediterranean Sea is not wide enough.
What can help predict when a volcano or earthquake will occur?
one way to predict when a volcano will occur is with the technology scientist use to determine when and where an eruption will occur.
How did tsunami occur in japan2011?
9.0 earthquake
Can geologists predict exactly where an earthquake will occur?
No.
Will there be a tsunami in california?
It is impossible to predict when a tsunami will occur until it actually starts.
Will there be a tsunami in california 2012?
It is impossible to predict when a tsunami will occur until it actually starts.
What are two things geologists can't predict about earthquakes?
(i)Time frame within which it must occur. (ii)Location where after shocks are likely to occur.
When is there gonna be a mega tsunami?
If we could predict the future, then there would be no danger from tsunamis. However, we cannot, so there is no way to tell when one will occur.
What occur of tsunami in particular location?
most tsunami occur at the sea.
Does Probability predict what will definitely occur?
The laws of probability predict what is likely to occur, not necessarily what will occur.
How does mapping faults help predict earthquakes?
Geologists have developed instruments to measure changes in elevation in tilting of the land surface and ground movements along fault
How did the Sumatra tsunami occur?
An earthquake caused the Sumatra Tsunami.
When does tsunami occur?
2004
What kind of cloud occur in a tsunami?
No type of cloud is associated with tusnamis, as a tsunami is not a weather-related phenonomenon. A tsunami can occur during absolutely any type of weather.
When will the next tsunami hit japan?
There is no way of knowing when the next tsunami will occur.
