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In coastal areas tsunamis appear as a huge wall of water explain?
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Where do tsunamis occur along coastal areas?
tsunamis occur at pacific ocean
Do tsunamis occur in deserts?
No. They occur in coastal areas.
Why should people living in coastal areas shift to nearby raised ground after an earthquake?
Earthquakes is coastal areas can trigger tsunamis, which can violently flood low-lying areas.
How do you manage an unexpected tsunami?
You don't as tsunamis will go where they are going. The best you can hope for is a "tsunami warning alarm" system and preparing in advance appropriate evacuation plans for coastal areas,
Do natural disasters strike in a certain area?
It depends on the natural disaster. Volcanoes and earthquakes only happen on areas near a fault line. Tornadoes are only found inland. Tsunamis, floods, and hurricanes are found in coastal areas.
Where do tsunamis occur along coastal areas?
tsunamis occur at pacific ocean
Do tsunamis occur in deserts?
No. They occur in coastal areas.
Why should people living in coastal areas shift to nearby raised ground after an earthquake?
Earthquakes is coastal areas can trigger tsunamis, which can violently flood low-lying areas.
Can tsunamis hit New Zealand?
Tsunamis can hit low-lying coastal areas anywhere. A tsunami warning has just been issued for new zealand 30/07/09
Most irregular shorelines appear to have formed when?
formed when coastal areas were flooded by the sea
How do you manage an unexpected tsunami?
You don't as tsunamis will go where they are going. The best you can hope for is a "tsunami warning alarm" system and preparing in advance appropriate evacuation plans for coastal areas,
Do natural disasters strike in a certain area?
It depends on the natural disaster. Volcanoes and earthquakes only happen on areas near a fault line. Tornadoes are only found inland. Tsunamis, floods, and hurricanes are found in coastal areas.
How does a tsunami connect to a flood?
A tsunami is a giant tidal-wave - usually caused by an undersea earthquake. When it reaches land, it can cause massive flooding of coastal and low0lying areas. However - not ALL floods are caused by tsunamis.
Where do Tsunamis hit?
Tsunamis are waves formed as a result of underwater earthquakes or eruptions. They can travel great distances and generally have their effect on low-lying coastal areas on the shores of the body of water in which the natural event occurred.
Why are Japan's coast at risk for tsunami?
Japan's coastal areas area at risk of tsunamis because Japan is lies on several plate margins. The movement of the plate margins cause earthquakes. it is the earthquakes in the sea bed and under water which cause tsunamis. This is because the movement displaces the water and causes a large wave of water.
What countries do tsunami's ocour?
Tsunamis can occur in any country that has a coastline. Some countries that are more prone to tsunamis due to their location on tectonic plate boundaries include Japan, Indonesia, Chile, and the Philippines. However, tsunamis are not limited to these countries and can potentially affect any coastal region globally.
What areas of the world are prone to tsunamis?
Iht is Japan And Philliopian :)
