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If their was a earthquake out into the ocean would there be a tsunami?
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∙ 13y ago
there is a possibility, it depends on how strong the quake is, tsunamis do not occur on a type 2-3 quakes, tsunamis occur during the shift of the tectonic plates under the ground. quakes with intensity of 2-3 often develop cyclones or whirlpools. but immediately evacuate the area if an earthquake is occurring.
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What is a large wave created by an earthquake on the ocean floor?
A tsunami is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake.It is not a tidal wave.
Is earthquake is also called tsunami?
No, an earthquake is a sudden shift in tectonic plates caused by built up pressure. This cause the Ground to shake. A Tsunami is a giant wave. Tsunamis can be caused by an earthquake happening under the ocean
How does the temperature change if you have an earthquake or tsunami?
The temperature changes because high winds take place and tsunamis are huge waves that come from the ocean which would be cold.
Can an earthquake happen when a tsunami occurs?
Undersea earthquakes can cause tsunamis, not the other way round. It is the sudden movement of the crust under the ocean which can trigger a tsunami.
An 8.3 earthquake will produce tsunami of how far?
Bear in mind that it is not just the Richter scale measurement which determines the severity of a tsunami which results from an earthquake; the location of the earthquake is also relevant. And inland earthquake does not produce the same tsunami as an underwater earthquake. That said, 8.3 is an extremely powerful earthquake which could produce a tsunami that would travel for thousands of miles and cause immense dammage over a very wide area.
When would a tsunamic occur?
A tsunami is an ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake. It would occur after an earthquake.
Why was there an earthquake then a tsunami?
No. The answer is, first the earth trembles (there is earthquake), and if that earthquake is in sea or ocean, the water would be quaked too. As a result tidal waves will be created.. and that is Tsunami
Is a tsunami an earthquake?
No. A tsunami is a giant ocean wave. A tsunami can be caused by an earthquake, but they are completely different things.
What is the result of an earthquake occurring on the ocean floor?
tsunami's would occur
What happens if there is an earthquake under an ocean?
If there is an earthquake under an ocean, tsunami is possible.
A tsunami is caused by?
Earthquake in the ocean.
Is 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami the same?
Yes, the 9.0 magnitude earthquake caused the tsunami.
Did the earthquake in japan occur at the same time as the tsunami?
No, the earthquake in the ocean cause the water to make the tsunami
How does a tsunami happen in japan?
earthquake in ocean
Time gap between earthquake and tsunami?
It depends on the size of the earthquake. If it was just a very very minor shudder, then it would not make much of a tsunami, nor would it go very far. However, if there is an earthquake like the one that just hit Japan, then that could cross the pacific ocean.
How did the tsunami of banda aceh happen?
an earthquake under the ocean caused the tsunami
What will hapend if there is an earthquake under the ocean?
If its a large earthquake, you can expect a tsunami to follow
