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The moon does not have any significant effect on a tsunami.
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What the moon and weather affect the moon?
The Moon doesn't significantly affect weather on Earth, and weather on Earth doesn't affect the Moon at all.
Do tsunamis occur due to the moon?
No, the moon does not cause tsunamis. The so called 'tidal wave' is not related to the tides at all. A tsunami is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake under the ocean floor. The large movement of the plates creates a huge water displacement that results in the creation of a very large wave.
Does the moon affect the sea's tide?
Yes, the moon has a lot of affect on the sea'a tides. This is due to the gravitational pull. The moon has a lot more affect on the tides than the sun does. This is due to the moon being much closer to the earth than the sun.
Does it rain on a full moon?
The phases of the moon do not affect rain on Earth.
What is likely to occur in the ocean when the sun earth and moon are aligned?
In theory, the sun and moon's gravitational pull could raise the wave heighs by a bit. Nothing like tsunamis, it happens all the time.
How does wind affect tsunamis?
Wind does not affect tsunamis.
How does wind speed affect tsunamis?
Wind does not affect tsunamis.
How is moon associated with recent Tsunamis?
the moon controls the tide. It has almost everything to do with the tsunamis.
What happens if moon destroys?
There will be tsunamis
How are tsunamis related to the moon?
They aren't. Normal tides are governed by the gravitational pull of the Moon and to a lesser extent of the Sun. Tsunamis are caused by undersea earthquakes or by landslips into the sea.
Do tsunamis affect marine life?
Tsunamis can affect marine life by moving their habitats. For instance, if the water a fish is in move to shore, then the fish will move with it.
What causes most tsunamis earthquakes a full moon a hurricane or a flood?
Of these things, earthquakes are the only ones that can cause tsunamis.
Could the japan tsunami affect UK weather?
No. Tsunamis do not affect the weather.
What effect does tsunmis have on the weather?
Tsunamis do not affect the atmosphere.
Can anyone be affected by Tsunamis?
Well, actually tsunamis can affect only the coastal zones since they come from the sea.
How can tsunamis affect roads?
Tsunamis can fill roads with debris from destroyed structures and can evn wash roads away.
How do tsunamis affect starfish?
because tsunamis can beach starfish onto shre which would make them dry and die.:(
