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anything that can cause a large disturbance in the ocean can cause a tsunami. however, it's unlikely that an asteroid would cause a tsunami for a couple of reasons :
1. asteroids usually burn up in the atmosphere anyway, and even if it makes it through, it's usually too tiny to cause a tusnami
2. tsunamis are especially devastating because it's not just a topical wave, the whol body of water moves, it's like a wall of moving water. Asteriods would have to enter the water @ just the right angle to create a tsunami
3. all in all, it could happen, but it's unlikely
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoA tsunami will occur when an asteroid falls into water bodies. It will cause a rapid displacement of water and create a series of waves. The waves will then travel in all directions at high speeds. When the waves reach the Coastlines, the waves will get higher as the seafloor gets raised, and a tsunami strikes.
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∙ 12y agoThey are caused by earthquakes
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What happens underwater to cause a tsunami?
The most common underwater causes of tsunami are earthquakes and volcanoes. The event causes a large column of water to be displaced and moved out from the source. See the related question about the causes of tsunami for more detail about this question and about other causes of tsunami that may not start underwater.
Does a tsunami have weather causes?
No. It is all related to an earthquake.
What consequences can result from an asteroid impact?
Many things can happen if an asteroid hit the earth. Here is a list of a few consequences. There could be an explosion when the asteroid hits the earth. There could also be a tsunami if the asteroid landed in the water. Another possible consequence is a global firestorm. Another possible problem is Acid Rain. The last and final problem from this small list is temperature effects.
An earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor can trigger a?
tsunami
What causes an Asteroid to blow up?
Impact causes an asteroid to blow up because when it hits a bigger solid surface like earth the force causes the fire that was burning it, because of our ozone layer, to spread apart and the meteor shatters making it seem like we were hit by a fireball.
Is a asteroid too tiny to cause a tsunami?
no
How does a Earthquake causes a Tsunami?
It shakes the land and moves all the water which causes a tsunami.
Has there ever been a tsunami in Michigan?
unless a big earthquake or big asteroid collision, no.
What was the biggest tsunami to occur because of a meteor?
The Chicxulub asteroid, which hit the Gulf of Mexico about 65 million years ago. It is said to be the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs.
What is a powerful ocean wave that causes great destruction?
A tsunami
What would cause a fast change to the Earth's surface?
Tornado, hurricane, tsunami, asteroid, etc.
Can a tsunami be formed a hundred miles out to sea?
Potentially. There are subduction zones away from continental margins. An asteroid impact in the ocean would also create a tsunami.
What happens underwater to cause a tsunami?
The most common underwater causes of tsunami are earthquakes and volcanoes. The event causes a large column of water to be displaced and moved out from the source. See the related question about the causes of tsunami for more detail about this question and about other causes of tsunami that may not start underwater.
Where was the epicentre of Japan's tsunami?
a volcano under the water causes a tsunami <3 :)
What happend to the earth after an asteroid hit?
it will exploded the earth or if it lands in the water it will make a really big tsunami.
Why does the water level rise after tsunami?
An under water earthquake precedes a tsunami. Earthquake causes seismic waves which set up the water in motion with a large force. This causes a tsunami.
What level earthquake causes a tsunami?
6.9
