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No, an earthquake on the ocean floor can cause a tsunami (a series of large waves). Earthquakes do not influence weather events such as tornadoes.

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What happens to an earthquake when it travels from its source to the ocean floor?

the ocean floor starts to break up just like the land does .


What caused the tsunami to happen?

An earthquake beneath the Ocean floor.


What is a large wave caused by earthquake on the ocean floor?

tsuami


What is the result of an earthquake occurring on the ocean floor?

tsunami's would occur


An earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor can trigger a?

tsunami


What is tsuname?

A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor


What can an earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor trigger?

It can trigger a tsunami.


Is it true that an earthquake on the ocean floor can produce a tsunami which may grow into a huge wave as it approaches the shore?

Yes, an earthquake on the ocean floor can displace large amounts of water, causing a tsunami. As the tsunami wave approaches shallow water near the shore, it slows down and the height of the wave can increase significantly, resulting in a destructive surge of water reaching the coast.


Is this true or false an earthquake on the ocean floor can produce a tsunami which may grow into a huge wave as it approaches the store?

True. An earthquake on the ocean floor can displace large volumes of water, generating a tsunami. As the tsunami travels toward shallower coastal waters, it can increase in height and intensity, potentially becoming a massive wave that can cause significant destruction upon reaching the shore.


Is a hot spot under the ocean floor is most likely to cause an earthquake?

no a volcano


Tsunami?

When an earthquake occurs where a slab of the ocean floor is displaced vertically along a fault.


What is a large wave created by an earthquake on the ocean floor?

A tsunami is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake.It is not a tidal wave.