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When earthquakes occur what waves do they produce?
Seismic waves and tsunamis.
Are seismic waves and tsunami the same?
No, seismic waves are vibrations caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface during an earthquake. Tsunamis are large ocean waves triggered by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace a large volume of water. Seismic waves can trigger tsunamis, but they are not the same phenomenon.
Why don't we call tsunamis ''seismic waves''?
Because a seismic wave is something else. Seismic waves are waves sent through the earth as part of the earthquake itself. A tsunami is an ocean wave generated by water being displaced.
How is an earthquake related to a tsunami?
Tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes that occur on the ocean floor. Tsunamis are also referred to as Seismic Sea Waves
What is the name given to the waves of energy that an earthquake produces?
The waves of energy that an earthquake produces are called seismic waves. There are two main types: body waves, which travel through the Earth's interior, and surface waves, which travel along the Earth's surface.
Do all tsunamis have huge waves that do a lot of damage?
No. Tsunamis and tidal waves are actually quite different. True tidal waves are just that - tidal waves. Tsunamis are usually triggered by underwater earthquakes, volcanoes or nearby seismic activity.
What type of waves do earthquakes create?
Earthquakes create seismic waves, which are vibrations that travel through the Earth. There are two main types of seismic waves: body waves, which travel through the interior of the Earth, and surface waves, which travel along the Earth's surface. These waves are responsible for the shaking and damage associated with earthquakes.
What is the difference between seismic wave and tsunami?
Seismic waves are vibrations that travel through the Earth's layers during an earthquake, whereas a tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by displacement of water, often triggered by an undersea earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide. Seismic waves originate within the Earth, while tsunamis occur on the ocean's surface.
What is the difference between a tsunami and seismic waves?
Seismic waves are vibrations caused by the movement of the Earth's crust during an earthquake, whereas a tsunami is a series of ocean waves triggered by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide. Seismic waves travel through the Earth, while tsunamis primarily move across the ocean surface.
Why are they no longer called tidal waves?
Tsunamis are not called Tidal waves anymore, as tsunamis are not affected by the tides. Tides do not affect how strong or tall the tsunamis are and that is why tsunamis are not commonly called tidal waves anymore because the word 'tidal' is misleading.
Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as?
Tsunamis. Tsunamis are large ocean waves generated by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that have the potential to cause significant damage when they reach coastal areas.
Do tsunamis occur in deserts?
No, tsunamis do not occur in deserts. Tsunamis are large ocean waves typically caused by underwater seismic activity, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, and they affect coastal areas, not deserts.
