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How are scientists able to predict the arrival of a tsunami at a given place?
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∙ 6y ago
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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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoA tsunami cannot be precisely predicted, even if the magnitude and location of an earthquake is known. Geologists, oceanographers, and seismologists analyse each earthquake and based on many factors may or may not issue a tsunami warning. However, there are some warning signs of an impending tsunami, and automated systems can provide warnings immediately after an earthquake in time to save lives. One of the most successful systems uses bottom pressure sensors that are attached to buoys. The sensors constantly monitor the pressure of the overlying water column. This is deduced through the calculation:
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∙ 13y agoUsing the equation speed = distance/time; change for time - speed x distance.
If you know the average speed of a tsunami and where the earthquake epicentre/landslide was, then you can find out the estimated time an earthquake my hit.
PS. Scientists predicting this may take into account more factors than this and remember you cannot predict the cause of the tsunami, which is the earthquake.
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∙ 6y agoScientist 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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∙ 9y agoYes. Once an earthquake or landslide triggers a tsunami, scientists can give reasonable predictions of where the tsunami will hit and when it will get there. Even without those warnings, there is one major warning sign: if the sea suddenly recedes, a tsunami is probably minutes away.
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∙ 12y agoTo some extent, yes: if there's a large earthquake underwater, there's likely to be a tsunami. Once it's "rolling", its arrival at specific points can be predicted.
However, they can't predict them in advance, if that's what you were interested in. The triggering event needs to already have happened.
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∙ 13y agoA scientist knows when a tsunami will happen depending on the wheather that day and the waves movements.
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∙ 9y agoOnly to a very limited degree. We cannot predict when a tsunami will be triggered, but when one does start, scientists can estimate how long it will take to reach different areas.
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∙ 15y agoThe tsunami will have it's speed and direction measured, then the distance to the nearest landmass in the tsunami's path is measured.
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When will the Japan tsunami hit the west coast?
See below for a link to a list of all the expected landing times for the tsunami, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Note from the source: This list gives estimated times of arrival for locations along the North American Pacific coast from a tsunami generated at the given source location. THE LISTING OF A TSUNAMI ARRIVAL TIME BELOW DOES NOT INDICATE A WAVE IS IMMINENT. The listed arrival time is the initial wave arrival. Tsunamis can be dangerous for many hours after arrival, and the initial wave is not necessarily the largest.
What are scientists that might be able to predict landslides?
Scientists usually use extensometer. But it is difficult to measure the whole landslide area.
When do you know a tsunami is going to happen and what are the sign to look out for?
Tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, and they can be difficult to predict precisely. However, scientists can monitor seismic activity and issue tsunami warnings based on the magnitude and location of earthquakes. Additionally, rapid changes in sea level, powerful and unusual ocean waves, and the sound of approaching train-like noise from the ocean can indicate an approaching tsunami. It is important to pay attention to official warnings and evacuation orders in coastal areas.
How can you prevent tsunamis?
Unless you know how to tie tectonic plates together so they can't move about or you know how to prevent other geological activity, the answer is no: You cannot prevent a tsunami. However, you can prevent a tsunami from completely destroying a human population by giving people a chance to run away from the tsunami, given prior warning. I'm sure there is some kind of tsunami detector, probably resembling a seismometer.
How can tsunami warnings given out by the government?
If the Gov't have access to Tsunami warning buoys, seismographs etc, they can spot the initial disturbance in time to get people away from coastal areas. Radio broadcasts, tv, can be used to tell people to evacuate.
When will the Japan tsunami hit the west coast?
See below for a link to a list of all the expected landing times for the tsunami, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Note from the source: This list gives estimated times of arrival for locations along the North American Pacific coast from a tsunami generated at the given source location. THE LISTING OF A TSUNAMI ARRIVAL TIME BELOW DOES NOT INDICATE A WAVE IS IMMINENT. The listed arrival time is the initial wave arrival. Tsunamis can be dangerous for many hours after arrival, and the initial wave is not necessarily the largest.
Can tidal turbines be used for tsunamis?
No. Tsunamis are too irregular and infrequent to be a reliable source of energy. Furthermore, the size of a tsunami in any given location is difficult to predict. We have turbines that can generate power from the tides or from ordinary waves, but these would liely be damaged or destroyed in a tsunami.
What are scientists that might be able to predict landslides?
Scientists usually use extensometer. But it is difficult to measure the whole landslide area.
Why do people study newton's laws of motion?
Engineers and Scientists use Newton's laws and their resulting equations, in order to help predict the motion of objects on the macroscopic level. They use them to predict where an object will be at a given time under certain initial conditions.
What name is given to a tidal wave?
Tsunami is the name given to a tidal wave.
What aid is being given for 2004 tsunami victmis?
aid have always bin in Africa, but more were given out when the tsunami happened, now everyone is dieing in Africa of aid and HIV.
Why do not any of you know the answer for what time eartquakes occur?
About 300 or so measurable earthquakes occur around the world each day. So far, it is not possible to predict the time when an earthquake will occur. The best scientists can do is predict the frequency (once in how many years) an earthquake of a specific intensity will occur on a given fault line.
What name is given to a tidal surge cause by under ocean earthquakes?
Tsunami
When do you know a tsunami is going to happen and what are the sign to look out for?
Tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, and they can be difficult to predict precisely. However, scientists can monitor seismic activity and issue tsunami warnings based on the magnitude and location of earthquakes. Additionally, rapid changes in sea level, powerful and unusual ocean waves, and the sound of approaching train-like noise from the ocean can indicate an approaching tsunami. It is important to pay attention to official warnings and evacuation orders in coastal areas.
What is the name given to scientists who study the universe?
Scientists who study the universe are known as cosmologists.
What are the definition of science given by different scientists?
You would have to ask those "different scientists"
Can man predict a thunderstorm?
Individual thunderstorms are hard to predict. However, we are pretty good at predicting what regions will likely be affected by thunderstorms on a given day.
