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How do scientists predict tsunami?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019
they use satellites to see if there is high or low pressure.
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What do scientists do to predict tsunamis?

they predict other natural disasters like earthquakes and see if the trembles will reach the other side of the ocean causing a tsunami.


How scientists predict tsunamis?

Scientists predict tsunamis using a combination of seismic data from underwater earthquakes, data from deep-sea buoys that can detect changes in water pressure, and computer models that simulate tsunami generation and propagation. By analyzing these data sources, scientists can forecast the timing, location, and potential impact of a tsunami.


What do scientist use to predict a tsunami?

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Will there be a tsunami in california?

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Is there going to be a tsunami in california?

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How do scientists predict tsunami arrivals?

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What are the warnings for a tsunami?

You can't really predict a tsunami, but If you hear about any underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, that can sometimes mean there will be a tsunami.


Are tsunami predictable?

It depends on what exactly you mean by predictable. If you mean is it possible to predict when a tsunami will happen, then the answer is negative. Tsunami are most commonly caused by seismic activity of tectonic plates, which creates a sudden, violent displacement of water. This means that to predict a tsunami, one must first be able to predict the earthquake, which, at the present time, is not possible. If you mean if it is possible to predict the behaviour of a tsunami, then the answer is yes. Tsunami follow set equations of wave behaviour, and therefore elements such as speed, height, wave period etc can be found and modelled.


How are scientists able to predict the arrival of a tsunami at a given place?

They track the winds, according to season and temperature, usually, the info they do collect only shows patterns after the event takes place. They're trying to perfect it, but the weather is still pretty unpredictable. Scientist closely monitor areas that are frequently hit by tsunamis, such as coastal areas located near plate boundaries, and record wave heights and speeds etc. sometimes using buoys that are placed on the water surface off the coast. If there are anything unusual recordings, the scientists will be alerted and hopefully predict the arrival time of the tsunami accurately, or rather, before it strikes.


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