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Underwater Earthquakes are formed when two tectonic plates move together and create what is like a tsunami but not the same. It is like an erathquake on land but it is underwater.
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They are underwater only because they occur in or below the Continental Shelf, part of the continent submerged and planed nearly level by sea-level rise following the end of Ice Age cold phases.
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Can hurricanes and earthquakes happen underwater?
hurricanes no, earthquakes yes. thats what causes Tsunamis... underwater earthquakes.
What time does tsunami usually occur?
A tsunami can happen any time they mostly happen after earthquakes so if your close by the beach you better start running to the highest place. Underwater earthquakes trigger tsunamis
What are 3 underwater names that can cause tsunamis?
Underwater landslides, Underwater volcanic eruptions, and Underwater earthquakes
Why do tsumani happen?
Because of underwater earthquakes and landslides. When the sea bottom moves, it sets off a huge movement of the water volume as well.
Why does it flood after earthquakes?
it doesn't always happen but if the earthquake was underwater two it would cause a tsunami ( a really big wave) and flood the city/town.
Can hurricanes and earthquakes happen underwater?
hurricanes no, earthquakes yes. thats what causes Tsunamis... underwater earthquakes.
Can earthquakes happen underwater?
Of course! In fact, underwater earthquakes are a major cause of tsunamis.
Do all countreis have earthquakes?
Yes, but most happen underwater.
What time does tsunami usually occur?
A tsunami can happen any time they mostly happen after earthquakes so if your close by the beach you better start running to the highest place. Underwater earthquakes trigger tsunamis
What are 3 underwater names that can cause tsunamis?
Underwater landslides, Underwater volcanic eruptions, and Underwater earthquakes
Why do tsumani happen?
Because of underwater earthquakes and landslides. When the sea bottom moves, it sets off a huge movement of the water volume as well.
Could earthquakes occur underwater?
Yes, they do.
Are any natural disasters related?
Tsunamis are related to earthquakes in that earthquakes happen underwater, creating Tsunamis. Volcanoes are somewhat related to earthquakes in that some warning signs of volcanoes are tiny earthquakes, created by the movement of magma and the swelling of the volcano. Other than that, I don't think so.
Why does it flood after earthquakes?
it doesn't always happen but if the earthquake was underwater two it would cause a tsunami ( a really big wave) and flood the city/town.
Can earthquakes happen today?
Yes. Earthquakes happen every day.
What sphere do earthquakes happen in?
The Lithosphere is where earthquakes happen.
Why are tsunamis associated with earthquakes?
Well, earthquakes do cause tsunamis. But only underwater earthquakes. Plus, they have to be a transform plate boundary earthquake(caused by subduction).Any displacement of water will cause a tsunami. In short, some underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis.
