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Can meteorite cause a tsunami

Updated: 10/19/2022
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Yes a really big one. Along with wild fires and destruction of the earth.

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What is the difference between tsunami and meteorite?

A tsunami is a large ocean wave or series of waves usually triggered by an underwater earthquake or landslide. A meteorite is a rock from outer space that falls to earth and impacts the surface. A large meteorite impact can trigger a tsunami.


What are some causes of tsunamis?

A tsunami can happen when there is a sudden movement in the ocean thatâ??s caused by a landslide or earthquake. The other cause of tsunami is volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact.


What is man's role in creating tsunami effects?

None.The Earth moves or a meteorite, earthquake, or other underwater occurrence can make a Tsunami form. But,Oil drilling in the ocean Could cause a small earthquake, but not enough to trigger a tsunami.


Can anything other than an earthquake cause a tsunami?

nothing else except maybe a large enough meteorite impact. The one that killed the dinosaurs I'll bet had a nice sized tsunami.


How can wind form tsunami?

Wind can't form a tsunami. A tsunami is only caused by a large displacement of water. This is done only by an earthquake, a volcano eruption, a landslide, or a meteorite impact.


What type of metamorphism cause meteorite?

None.


What events causes tsunamis?

Under water earth quakes, landslides,volcanic eruptions, under water explosions and the impact of a meteorite or comet.


Did the 1906 earthquake cause a tsunami if yes where?

No, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 did not cause a tsunami.


What was the cause of the Japanese tsunami in 2011?

An earthquake caused the tsunami!


How does a meteorite effect the hydrosphere?

A meteorite can land in some sort of water source and it can cause the water source to overflow.


Is a tsunnami one wave?

A tsunami is actually a series of waves caused by either an earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite impact.


What is a huge sea wave caused by an earthquake or a volcanic eruption called?

The large sea wave initiated by an earhquake, volcanic eruption or even a meteorite is called a Tsunami