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The term tidal wave is often used to mean a tsunami. However, the term "tidal wave" has fallen out of favor because tsunamis have nothing to do with tides. The term tidal wave may also refer to a tidal bore, which is a wave that forms in some locations when the tide is rising.
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∙ 14y agoTsunamis are sometimes called tidal waves although strictly speaking they aren't connected to normal tides.
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∙ 13y agono tsunami is like a big wave caused by an earthquake or landslide. a tidal is caused by the moon gravitational pull on earth its alot littler than a tsunami
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∙ 13y agoNo. A tsunami is a wave that is caused by an earthquake.
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∙ 12y agoNo
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What is the seismic wave that travels really fast?
That is a tsunami
What kind of a wave is caused by an seismic activity?
It is called a tsunami.
What is the difference between seismic wave and tsunami?
A tsunami wave is a wave of energy that travels through water, while a seismic wave is a wave of energy that travels through earth.
What is an ocean wave caused by an undersea earthquake?
That would be tsunamis. Tsunami is the japanese name for tidal wave, which is what we call a wave of significant size and height above sea level. Depending on the size and depth of the quake (below the Earth's crust), any number of types (sizes) of waves could result.
What is tsunami in Hindi?
Really the word Tsunami is from japan. Its English meaning is "seismic sea waves".
What does seismic sea wave mean?
Its the same as a tsunami.
What is the difference between tsunami - seismic wave?
A tsunami wave is a wave of energy that travels through water, while a seismic wave is a wave of energy that travels through earth.
What is the seismic wave that travels really fast?
That is a tsunami
Which is dangerous tsunami or tidal wave?
They are the same thing
What is the Difference between wave and tsunami?
A tsunami wave is a wave of energy that travels through water, while a seismic wave is a wave of energy that travels through earth.
What kind of a wave is caused by seismic activity?
It is called a tsunami.
What kind of wave is cause by seismic activity?
It is called a tsunami.
What kind of a wave is caused by an seismic activity?
It is called a tsunami.
What wave is a wave of energy produced at the focus of an earthquake?
A seismic wave. If the earthquake occurs under water, the seismic waves can produce waves in the water called tsunami.
What is the difference between seismic wave and tsunami?
A tsunami wave is a wave of energy that travels through water, while a seismic wave is a wave of energy that travels through earth.
Are shear waves and seismic waves the same?
A shear wave is a type of seismic wave.
Is a seismic wave the same as a radio wave?
No. Seismic waves are mechanical. Radio waves are electromagnetic.
