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Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
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What is caused by an earthquake under the ocean and can do damage great distances from the focus?
If and earthquake occurs under the ocean. If one plate moves upwards vertically than the other plate. Then it will causes a killer wave on sea called a TSUNAMI which can cause severe effect even at a great distance from the sea.
How long after an earthquake does nausea occur?
There is no requirement for nausea to occur due to an earthquake or any other natural phenomenon.
How tectonic earthquake occur?
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Why did the tangshan earthquake occur?
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If their was a earthquake out into the ocean would there be a tsunami?
there is a possibility, it depends on how strong the quake is, tsunamis do not occur on a type 2-3 quakes, tsunamis occur during the shift of the tectonic plates under the ground. quakes with intensity of 2-3 often develop cyclones or whirlpools. but immediately evacuate the area if an earthquake is occurring.
When would a tsunamic occur?
A tsunami is an ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake. It would occur after an earthquake.
Where else in the world could an earthquake occur?
In the ocean
What are the main causes of tsunamis?
Tsunamis occur after an earthquake. Earthquakes that occur in the middle of the ocean can force a tsunami to make landfall.
Did the earthquake in japan occur at the same time as the tsunami?
No, the earthquake in the ocean cause the water to make the tsunami
What is the result of an earthquake occurring on the ocean floor?
tsunami's would occur
What made The Haiti earthquake occur?
Because Haiti is on flat ocean
How the tsunami in India in 2004 occur?
it happened by an underwater megathrust earthquake in the indian ocean.
What is the meaning of a plutonic earthquake?
A plutonic Earthquake is an earthquake which occurs in the ocean
Where do you find tsunamis the most?
Most of the tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean. They occur mostly in the oceans ring of fire location. Tsunamis occur after an earthquake.
What is a sign that a tsunami will occur?
An earthquake happens in or very near the ocean. And fortunately, other signs are incredibly rare.
Why does tidal waves occur?
It happens due to the shifting of the earths plates.. Jus like a earthquake but it happens in the ocean!
What name is given to the area around the pacific ocean in which many earthquake occur?
it is called the pacific ring of fire
