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No, tsunamis are created by undersea earthquakes. Sometimes a hurricane may cause very rough seas and create large waves, but tsunamis are a different disaster.
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What is the relationship between hurricanes and tsunamis?
Both hurricanes and tsunamis are powerful natural forces that can lead to the loss of lives and the destruction of property. They both involve water since hurricanes form over the ocean and tsunamis are gigantic waves.
Which is more severe earthquakes tsunamis hurricanes or a tornado?
Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and tornadoes are all severe. It just depends on how strong they are and where they occur.
How do hurricanes cause tsunamis and fires?
Hurricanes do not cause tsunamis. They can cause fires by breaking gas lines and causing sparks in electrical wiring.
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.
Do hurricanes make tsunamis?
No, generally only earthquakes can generate tsunamis. Hurricanes only have the ability to churn up the very top layer of the ocean.
What are the names of tsunamis and hurricanes beginning with J?
For hurricanes : Janet (1955), Joan (1988), Juan (2003), Jeanne (2004). However it seems that Tsunamis don´t have names.
Can hurricanes and earthquakes happen underwater?
hurricanes no, earthquakes yes. thats what causes Tsunamis... underwater earthquakes.
What part of japan has no earthquakes tsunamis and hurricanes?
A part that has land
What are the 3 water natural disasters?
Tsunamis, floods, and hurricanes.
Does England have tsunamis and hurricanes?
England does not get actual hurricanes. It can get intense post-tropical cyclones that used to be hurricanes, however.Tsunamis are possible in England, but very rare.
Did Hurricane Katrina have something to do with the Tsunami?
No, hurricanes and actual tsunamis are not related.
What are two events which oceanographers have studied?
Hurricanes and tsunamis, among others.
