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Earthquakes that occur under water (oceans, seas) are the only type of earthquake that produces a Tsunami.
For example, if an earthquake occurred at New Madrid (almost in the center of northern-midwest USA), there would be no Tsunami.
Alvah Stokes
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∙ 13y agoWhen earthquakes happen underwater, they can cause tsunamis. The water will suddenly rush back, and people will be able to the ocean/ water bed. Then the water will suddenly come rushing forward, destroying everything in its path.
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Does a tsunami have weather causes?
No. It is all related to an earthquake.
What is more dangerous an earthquake on land or a tsunami caused by an earthquake?
a tsunami
What is the main natural disaster that occurs in Asia?
earthquake and related tsunami.
How soon can a tsunami appear after a tsunami?
There are tsunamis and there are tsunami trains. A tsunami is generated by an underwater earthquake. A new tsunami has to wait for a new earthquake. It is not uncommon for any earthquake to be followed by one or more aftershocks within a matter of hours or days, so a new tsunami can result similarly. Since earthquake behavior is notoriously unpredictable, so is tsunami generation. A single tsunami results in a series of waves with periods ranging from minutes to hours. This is called the tsunami "wave train". There is more information in the related links.
When did Japan earthquake happen before or after the tsunami?
The Earthquake occurred before the tsunami as it is what caused the tsunami.
How are earthquake and a tsunami related?
tectonic plates
Does a tsunami have weather causes?
No. It is all related to an earthquake.
What is more dangerous an earthquake on land or a tsunami caused by an earthquake?
a tsunami
What is the main natural disaster that occurs in Asia?
earthquake and related tsunami.
How are volcanoes earthquakes and tsunamis related?
A volcanic eruption can cause an earthquake and an earthquake underwater can cause a tsunami.
How soon can a tsunami appear after a tsunami?
There are tsunamis and there are tsunami trains. A tsunami is generated by an underwater earthquake. A new tsunami has to wait for a new earthquake. It is not uncommon for any earthquake to be followed by one or more aftershocks within a matter of hours or days, so a new tsunami can result similarly. Since earthquake behavior is notoriously unpredictable, so is tsunami generation. A single tsunami results in a series of waves with periods ranging from minutes to hours. This is called the tsunami "wave train". There is more information in the related links.
When did Japan earthquake happen before or after the tsunami?
The Earthquake occurred before the tsunami as it is what caused the tsunami.
Is a tsunami an earthquake?
No. A tsunami is a giant ocean wave. A tsunami can be caused by an earthquake, but they are completely different things.
2009 what caused the Tsunami in Samoan?
An earthquake happened, which triggered the tsunami.
Was there a tsunami after the earthquake in mount Krakatoa in 1883?
There was a tsunami, but it was triggered by a volcanic eruption, not an earthquake.
What are the coordinates of the Japan earthquake and tsunami?
The epicenter for the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011 was located at 38.297°N, 142.372°E. The tsunami originated from the epicenter. For a map showing how the tsunami traveled around the world see related question below.
Can a tsunami hit Cambodia?
Tsunamis can hit any location on earth that is close to a body of water and subject to earthquake activity. Cambodia barely missed the devastating 9.0 Asian earthquake and subsequent tsunami. See related link for Cambodia Tales Tsunami Discussion
