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It varies on the distance from land that the earthquake struck (causing the tsunami waves.) Tsunami waves can hit for a few minutes or hours.
The tsunami that struck Japan after the Sendai earthquake in 2011 lasted for an hour.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt really depends on how strong the earthquake struck is.
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∙ 11y agoIt all depends on how long the wave(s) have been traveling. Sometimes they last a few minutes, other times it can be hours. The tsunami in Japan lasted about 1hour and 33minutes.
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∙ 14y agowell, the longest one was 10 minutes, so not too long.
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How long doTsunami last?
Tsunamis can vary greatly by length in terms of their size. The largest tsunamis last for a few days while regular ones last just a few hours.
When and where did the last 5 tsunamis occur?
japan
When was the last tsunamis that occurred in the past?
in 2014
How many large tsunamis have struck Hawaii in the last 200 years?
none
How many tsunamis have hit the Philippines?
Over what time period are you asking about. In the last year none.
How long doTsunami last?
Tsunamis can vary greatly by length in terms of their size. The largest tsunamis last for a few days while regular ones last just a few hours.
When and where were the last 4 tsunamis?
japan
When and where did the last 5 tsunamis occur?
japan
How long have tsunamis affected your world?
a long time :)
Are tsunamis long term?
yes
When was the last tsunamis that occurred in the past?
in 2014
How long are tsunamis?
well it depends really
How were earthquakes and tsunamis discovered?
i think that i did your mom in bed last night
How many large tsunamis have struck Hawaii in the last 200 years?
none
How many tsunamis have there been in Samoa over the last 50 years?
One
How many tsunamis have hit the Philippines?
Over what time period are you asking about. In the last year none.
Can a tsunami hit oceanside beach?
Tsunamis can happen in Long Beach, California, or anywhere that is along the coastline. Tsunamis originate from earthquakes beneath the ocean floor.
