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Major tsunamis are very rare, because they are associated with a specific form of subsea earthquake, volcanic collapse, or other geologic displacement of water.
The average over the last century is 1 or 2 catastrophic tsunamis per decade. There are many measurable tsunamis each year, but most do not have the energy or location to cause massive fatalities and damage.
The most recent notable tsunamis:
- March 11, 2011 - Tohuku earthquake in Japan (25,000+ killed or missing)
- February 22, 2011 - Tasman Glacier avalanche (no fatalities)
- February 27, 2010 - Santiago, Chile earthquake (~100 killed by tsunami)
- April 24, 2007 - Solomon Islands earthquake - (62 killed)
- July 17, 2006 - Java Earthquake (800+ killed)
- December 26, 2004 - Sumatra earthquake (230,000 killed)
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Where do tsunamis occur along coastal areas?
tsunamis occur at pacific ocean
What is the percent of tsunamis in the world?
80% of the worlds tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean.
Do tsunamis occur in winter?
no
Do tsunamis occur in deserts?
No. They occur in coastal areas.
Do tsunamis occur twice a year?
Tsunamis do not have any sort of regular occurrence.
Do tsunamis occur in summer?
Tsunamis can occur in any season. They are not a seasonal event.
Where do tsunamis occur along coastal areas?
tsunamis occur at pacific ocean
Where do you find tsunamis the most?
Most of the tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean. They occur mostly in the oceans ring of fire location. Tsunamis occur after an earthquake.
What is the percent of tsunamis in the world?
80% of the worlds tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean.
Do tsunamis occur in winter?
no
Do tsunamis occur in deserts?
No. They occur in coastal areas.
Do tsunamis occur twice a year?
Tsunamis do not have any sort of regular occurrence.
What temperature do tsunamis occur in?
Tsunamis are not a weather-related phenemenon. Their occurence does not depend on temperature.
Can tsunamis happen in lakes or fresh water?
tsunamis occur when earthquakes happen. Poo
Where do Tsunamis happen around the world?
Tsunamis can happen anywhere there is deep water and an earthquake. The majority of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Rim.
Does tsunamis occur when the moon is between the earth and the sun?
A tsunami could occur at any time, as they are often triggered by something like an earthquake. They are not always down to tidal influences.
Where do tsunamis occur more?
Hawaii and beyond.
