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Are tsunamis rare

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They are very common, and they happen in the ocean. They mostly happen in the Pacific Ocean like the 2004 Boxing day tsunami

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Well tsunamis are an underwater earthquake, and if earthquakes are sort of rare tsunamis are rare. So yes.

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No, not really.

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Yes they have

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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.


Tsunamis are what?

Tsunamis that are triggered by volcanic eruptions


How can we prevent tsunamis?

Tsunamis cannot be prevented.


Could tsunamis be used as a source of energy?

No. To be used as a power source something must be consistent and predictable over a long period of time. Tsunamis are neither. With respect to human life tsunamis are random occurrences. Predictions of where a tsunami will impacts cannot be made until it has been triggered, giving us at most a few hours to prepare. Tsunamis are also fairly rare. Setting up a system to be powered by something that will not even occur most years would not be cost-effective.


What do tsunamis tell us about the earth?

tsunamis are cool

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Do all tsunamis start with earthquakes?

No. Tsunamis may be caused by landslides, volcanic eruptions and, on rare occasions, asteroid impacts.


Can a tsunami happen in the ocean?

Yes. Most tsunamis are in the ocean. It is rare to see them in lakes.


Is a tsunami a renewable energy source?

No. tsunamis are too rare and too powerful to use for energy.


Why don't we get tsunamis?

Well, where do you live? If you live by the sea, you might have a rare chance of a tsunami. If you live inland, there is no need to be worried about a tsunami.


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.


Tsunamis are what?

Tsunamis that are triggered by volcanic eruptions


How can we prevent tsunamis?

Tsunamis cannot be prevented.


What is the effect of the earthquake?

They cause tsunamis


Could tsunamis be used as a source of energy?

No. To be used as a power source something must be consistent and predictable over a long period of time. Tsunamis are neither. With respect to human life tsunamis are random occurrences. Predictions of where a tsunami will impacts cannot be made until it has been triggered, giving us at most a few hours to prepare. Tsunamis are also fairly rare. Setting up a system to be powered by something that will not even occur most years would not be cost-effective.


Can India have tsunamis?

Yes, of course, India can have tsunamis.


Do tsunamis have jellyfish?

the tsunamis can carry jellyfish along


How can tsunamis be prevented?

Unfortunately there is nothing we can do to prevent tsunamis.