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No not like hurricanes. Large Tsunami events cetainly get remembered. The Tsunami that killed over 200 000 people on December 26 2004 is known variously as the Indian ocean tsunami, the Boxing day tsunami or the Asain tsunami. Normally tsunamis are "named" by their origin and their year such as the 1960 Chilean tsunami or the 1964 Alaskan tsunami, even though they may devastate areas thousands of miles away.
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Why is tsunamis given female names?
Tsunamis are not actually named after females. The term "tsunami" comes from the Japanese words "tsu" meaning harbor and "nami" meaning wave. Tsunamis are named based on the geographic location or event they are associated with.
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.
Tsunamis are what?
Tsunamis that are triggered by volcanic eruptions
Can India have tsunamis?
Yes, of course, India can have tsunamis.
Do tsunamis have names?
No, honey, tsunamis don't have names like your pet cat. They're just giant waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. So, next time you see a tsunami coming, don't bother asking for its name, just run for higher ground!
Why is tsunamis given female names?
Tsunamis are not actually named after females. The term "tsunami" comes from the Japanese words "tsu" meaning harbor and "nami" meaning wave. Tsunamis are named based on the geographic location or event they are associated with.
Season 3 CSI Miami- what was the name of the tsunami called that was going to hit Miami?
It did not have a name. Hurricanes are named, not tsunamis.
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.
Tsunamis are what?
Tsunamis that are triggered by volcanic eruptions
What is the effect of the earthquake?
They cause tsunamis
How can tsunamis be prevented?
Unfortunately there is nothing we can do to prevent tsunamis.
Do tsunamis have jellyfish?
the tsunamis can carry jellyfish along
Can India have tsunamis?
Yes, of course, India can have tsunamis.
Do tsunamis have names?
No, honey, tsunamis don't have names like your pet cat. They're just giant waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. So, next time you see a tsunami coming, don't bother asking for its name, just run for higher ground!
Why are tsunamis called tsunamis'?
they killed a awful lot of people
Can tsunamis be stopped before striking?
No. Tsunamis cannot be stopped.
How do tsunamis smell?
tsunamis have a smell that can kill asian people
