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Which of the following could cause a Tsunami?

A earthquake on a sea floor


Can seafloor spreading cause a tsunami?

Yes sea floor spreading and or undersea volcanic eruptions can cause a tsunami or huge ocean wave.


Is an earthquake more hazardous under the sea or on land?

Under the sea an earthquake may cause a tsunami depending on the power of the quake.


Has an earthquake ever caused a tsunami?

Earthquakes can cause tsunamis, along with landslides and volcanic activity in the sea. Practically any disturbance in the ocean can cause a tsunami, and most major tsunamis are caused by earthquakes.


What are the three causes of a tsunami?

Tsunami waves can be caused by a major earthquake or landslide on the sea flow. Another cause is from the land slumping into the ocean or a large volcanic eruption.

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Which of the following could cause a Tsunami?

A earthquake on a sea floor


Can seafloor spreading cause a tsunami?

Yes sea floor spreading and or undersea volcanic eruptions can cause a tsunami or huge ocean wave.


Does an earthquake always mean an tsunami?

No, Only earthquakes which cause changes to sea floor topography result in tsunami.


Who fault in the Persian war?

It was my fault i jumped in the sea and it cause a tsunami...


What can sometimes happen when there is an earthquake under the sea?

this would cause a tsunami


Is an earthquake more hazardous under the sea or on land?

Under the sea an earthquake may cause a tsunami depending on the power of the quake.


What can result if an earthquake causes a sudden vertical change in the sea floor?

The direction of the tsunami will be determined by the magnitude of the earthquake.


Has an earthquake ever caused a tsunami?

Earthquakes can cause tsunamis, along with landslides and volcanic activity in the sea. Practically any disturbance in the ocean can cause a tsunami, and most major tsunamis are caused by earthquakes.


What changes are likely to happen when ocean waves meet with land?

It can cause a Tsunami a huge sea wave.


What are the three causes of a tsunami?

Tsunami waves can be caused by a major earthquake or landslide on the sea flow. Another cause is from the land slumping into the ocean or a large volcanic eruption.


How did the tsunami in south east Asia form?

Tsunami is the disturbance of the sea by the shock waves created by earthquakes under the sea bed resulting in huge surface waves that lash the coastal areas.The south east Asian tsunami was due to earth quakes in the pacific ocean near south east Asia coasts.


When is a tsunami mostlikely to occur?

after a big event at sea, ie a earthquake or i guess a really powerful nuke could perhaps cause one? the waves of a tsunami wont look too big at sea so don't try and go fart in the sea.