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No. In open ocean a tsunami is hundreds of miles long and no more than a few feet high.
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When do tsunamis strike?
Typically after deep sea earthquakes or during particularly violent hurricanes.
Do tsunamis kill water life creatures?
no tsunami's actually wont be noticed at sea, its as it approximates the shore when water levels start to rise
What does tsunamis smell like?
Sea water.
Do shock waves cause tsunamis?
No. Tsunamis are caused by a large movement of mass. In most cases it is related to an undersea earthquake that cause portions of the sea floor to move up or down. Some tsunamis are triggered by landslides.
What speed can tsunamis reach?
A tsunami can reach from the sea and then it can sink the whole area to 1-1.5 miles away from the sea.
When do tsunamis typically occur?
tsunamis usually occurs after an earthquake specially under sea earthquakes.
When do tsunamis strike?
Typically after deep sea earthquakes or during particularly violent hurricanes.
Do tsunamis kill water life creatures?
no tsunami's actually wont be noticed at sea, its as it approximates the shore when water levels start to rise
Are all tsunamis sea-based?
Yes, all tsunamis are sea-based they form at the sea. That is where scientists detect a tsunami. The word tsunami is japenese
Why do you got tsunamis?
earthquakes at sea
How does a Tsunamis effect an earthquake?
They actually don't. Earthquakes can effect tsunamis by causing them when they occur in the sea.
What countries get tsunamis?
Tsunamis or Tidal Waves can happen on any country that borders a Sea or an Ocean.
What is the name of the highest sea wave?
The highest sea waves are tsunamis
What does tsunamis smell like?
Sea water.
What effects do tsunamis have on the environment?
Tsunamis can completely wreck forests and destroy the reef along the coasts. Tsunamis can't wash things out to sea, but if poisonous toxins contaminate water, it can destroy sea beds and natural wildlife.
What happen if earthquake occurs in the sea?
It can cause tsunamis.
Why don't tsunamis destroy ships in the open sea?
Ships can ride out the waves during storms (unless the waves are too powerful and/or the ship is weak or damaged). Storms destroy vessels near the shore, because rocks and land tear the vessel's hull apart.
