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They get their power from underwater earthquakes in which the water reacts with those earthquakes. They all start out when the tetonic plates on the earth's surface collide with each other. Look it up!

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tsunamis get powerful by the force of nature .

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How does tsunamis damage the lives of fisherman?

Tsunamis damage the lives of fisherman because, a Tsunami is so powerful that it washes them away.


Why are tsunamis so powerful?

The events that cause tsunamis involve huge releases of energy. The main events causing tsunamis are-underwater volcanic eruption, earthquake or a landslide.


Where are tsunamis most powerful and destructive?

by coastil areaes


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Why do tsunamis only occur in certain areas?

Tectonic plate activity is more common in some places than others. When this plates collide, the resulting force moves the water in the ocean. The force is so powerful it creates massive waves called Tsunamis.


What is the relationship between hurricanes and tsunamis?

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Is a tsunami a renewable energy source?

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


What was the damages of the tsunami?

The damages of the tsunami are very powerful. Tsunamis can tower more more/less than 25ft. They can destroy houses and more if it is in their path. Tsunamis can cause a lot of destruction and death and many injuries. Tsunamis can flood villages or cities close to them.


Why are tsunamis so harmful?

Because of the amount of weight, Tsunamis' weigh millions of tons.


How many tsunamis have occurred so far?

about 300 tsunamis happened world wide


How many tsunamis hit Hawaii yearly?

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Where so tsunamis hit in the US?

California