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What strength of wind does a tsunami create?
None. A tsunami is not wind-related. It is a massive surge of water.
How was the Japan tsunami created?
An earthquake completely shattered part of Japan causing the tsunami. A tsunami starts when part of the foundations of the country/island move the sea and pushes the water forwards, causing it to overlap itself and create a tsunami.
What plates move to create a tsunami?
My precious china plates. They are worth lots.
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.
Can you flood an ice rink over snow?
No! Unless you want to create a Tsunami! tehe :)
Why didn't a tsunami occur after the Christchurch earthquake?
A tsunami did occur after the Christchurch earthquake, but it was relatively small and localized. The earthquake did not generate a large enough displacement of water to create a significant tsunami. Additionally, the orientation of the fault line and the shallow depth of the earthquake further limited the potential for a widespread tsunami.
Can a 1.0 earthquake create a tsunami?
No, a 1.0 magnitude earthquake is too small to generate a tsunami. Tsunamis are typically triggered by large earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.0 or greater that displace a significant amount of water.
How can you create awareness for the people living in tsunami prone area?
You can put out posters and hang them up, post a vedio on youtube, start emailing people, or call to check on people in tsunami prone areas.
How do you prepare for the tsunami and what to do during and after the tsunami?
To prepare for a tsunami, create an emergency plan, have an emergency kit ready, stay informed through alerts, and know the evacuation routes. During a tsunami, move to higher ground or a tall building, follow evacuation orders, and stay away from coastal areas. After the tsunami, listen for emergency information, avoid damaged areas, and check on family and neighbors.
How does tsunami events happen?
earthquakes that take place under water create a giant, deadly series of waves
What is happening when divergent plate boundaries create a large crack under water?
it is a tsunami or an under water volcano
What is the term for an water wave created by an earthquake?
its called a tsunami
