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They aren't. Normal tides are governed by the gravitational pull of the Moon and to a lesser extent of the Sun. Tsunamis are caused by undersea earthquakes or by landslips into the sea.

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How is moon associated with recent Tsunamis?

the moon controls the tide. It has almost everything to do with the tsunamis.


How does the moon affect Tsunamis?

The moon's gravitational pull on Earth affects ocean tides, but not tsunamis directly. Tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, not by the moon's influence.


What happens if moon destroys?

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Are earthquakes related to tsunamis?

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Are tsunamis related to the tides?

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Do tsunamis occur due to the moon?

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Are earthquakes related to landslides or tsunamis?

Earthquakes can trigger both landslides and tsunamis.


How are earthquakes landslides tsunami and plates all are related?

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What temperature do tsunamis occur in?

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What causes most tsunamis earthquakes a full moon a hurricane or a flood?

Of these things, earthquakes are the only ones that can cause tsunamis.


Are tsunamis and earthquake related?

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Are tsunamis also called cyclones?

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