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What do underwater volcanic eruptions cause?
Underwater eruptions cause tsunamis and cause lava to form and underwater ridge.
What causes mega tsunamis?
Landslides and other big impacts like volcanic eruptions cause mega tsunamis
What are 3 underwater names that can cause tsunamis?
Underwater landslides, Underwater volcanic eruptions, and Underwater earthquakes
How do convergent and transform boundaries cause earthquakes?
It can cause earthquakes, volcanoes, oceanic trenches, mountains, tsunamis, and subduction.
Can seafloor spreading cause a tsunami?
Seafloor spreading itself does not cause tsunamis. Tsunamis are typically triggered by seismic events, such as underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, which can displace large volumes of water and create powerful waves.
Underwater earthquakes may cause which of the following?
Tsunamis' can be formed after an undersea earthquake.
What is the most common cause of tsunamis?
Tsunami are waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.
Do other disasters coexist with Tsunami?
Yes, Tsunamis are usually triggered by earthquakes. More rarely they can be cause by landslides and volcanic eruptions.
What are giant tidal waves caused by volcanic activity?
Giant tidal waves caused by volcanic activity are known as tsunamis. They can occur when a volcanic eruption leads to the collapse of a volcanic island or the explosive eruption displaces a large volume of water. Additionally, underwater volcanic eruptions can generate tsunamis if they cause significant disturbances in the ocean. These tsunamis can travel across vast distances and cause devastating impacts on coastal areas.
Are earthquakes the only things that cause volcanic eruptions?
No. Eruptions are caused by magma moving up from the mantle. Earthquakes can be a sign of magma pushing the earth out of its way (causing the earthquake) which lead to the eruptions and potentially tsunamis.
Do tsunamis have weather geologic or humans cause?
Tsunamis are primarily caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides which disturb the ocean floor. While weather conditions may influence the generation of tsunamis, such as in the case of typhoons or hurricanes, they are not the main cause. Human activities like underwater explosions or collapsing coastal structures can also trigger tsunamis but these are rarer occurrences compared to natural causes.
Do tsunamis effect the lithosphere?
Tsunamis do not directly affect the lithosphere, which is the outermost layer of the Earth's crust. However, tsunamis can be triggered by disturbances in the lithosphere, such as underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, which generate the massive waves that can cause destruction along coastlines.
