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hurricanes no, earthquakes yes. thats what causes Tsunamis... underwater earthquakes.
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How do you compare earthquakes to hurricanes?
Well, they are both natural disasters that can inflict severe harm on people. They can kill and spread mass panic. Some differences would be the fact that hurricanes are far more predictable than earthquakes and that hurricanes usually only affect the shoreline, unlike earthquakes which can happen anywhere.
What types of natural disasters are Haiti prone to?
Earthquakes and Hurricanes and flooding are the biggest disasters that happen to Haiti.
What time does tsunami usually occur?
A tsunami can happen any time they mostly happen after earthquakes so if your close by the beach you better start running to the highest place. Underwater earthquakes trigger tsunamis
What causes most deaths Earthquakes lightning Strikes or Hurricanes?
Earthquakes have caused more deaths than hurricanes, and hurricanes have caused more deaths than lightning.
What are 3 underwater names that can cause tsunamis?
Underwater landslides, Underwater volcanic eruptions, and Underwater earthquakes
Can hurricanes form from earthquakes?
No, they aren't connected. Earthquakes have to do with underwater disturbances causing the ground to shake. Hurricanes are basically giant storms that spin.
Can earthquakes happen underwater?
Of course! In fact, underwater earthquakes are a major cause of tsunamis.
Why do hurricanes and earthquakes do not happen in south Africa?
Earthquakes can happen, but on small scales, the country does not lie on a tectonic plate, so they will not occur
Do all countreis have earthquakes?
Yes, but most happen underwater.
What are three natural disasters that happen in the world?
Hurricanes, earthquakes and tornados! :)
Can you stop earthquakes?
No, earthquakes happen on there own. Kind of like how you can't stop tsunamis, tornadoes, or hurricanes.
Why are people more prepared for a hurricane then an earthquake?
hurricanes don't happen as often as earthquakes
Has California had any hurricanes or earthquakes?
California has had many earthquakes, but no recorded hurricanes.
How do you compare earthquakes to hurricanes?
Well, they are both natural disasters that can inflict severe harm on people. They can kill and spread mass panic. Some differences would be the fact that hurricanes are far more predictable than earthquakes and that hurricanes usually only affect the shoreline, unlike earthquakes which can happen anywhere.
What types of natural disasters are Haiti prone to?
Earthquakes and Hurricanes and flooding are the biggest disasters that happen to Haiti.
What are three things that create currents?
hurricanes, wind can create a current, boats in the sea cause the water to move. Underwater earthquakes can casue tidal waves or tsunamis.
What time does tsunami usually occur?
A tsunami can happen any time they mostly happen after earthquakes so if your close by the beach you better start running to the highest place. Underwater earthquakes trigger tsunamis
