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It really depends. And it is based on someones opinion. If its a really tiny tsunami some people may not think so. But a tsunamis caused by a landslide (which can be 1000ft tall) would be very dangerous to almost everyone.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNormally yes, but a good presence of mind should be applied when things like this happen.
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∙ 11y agoNo, generally not. If you are in the open sea and a tsunami passes you probably won't even notice it. It is not until tsunamis reach shallow water that they become dangerous.
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∙ 15y agoMost people who experience them find them very frightening.
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How dangerous are tsunami in the open ocean and why?
Tsunamis in the open ocean are not dangerous at all; they aren't even noticeable. In deep ocean water a tsunamis is only a few feet to a few inches high and dozens of miles long. It is only when a tsunami reaches shallow water that it gains height.
Where are tsunumis most likely to occur?
Tsunamis usually happen in places where there is an open sea for example in the Pacific Ocean.However it's almost impossible to occur in a close sea like the Mediterranean Sea.
Are tsunamis typically noticed by ships out to sea?
No. In open ocean a tsunami is hundreds of miles long and no more than a few feet high.
What does tsunamis smell like?
Sea water.
Do shock waves cause tsunamis?
No. Tsunamis are caused by a large movement of mass. In most cases it is related to an undersea earthquake that cause portions of the sea floor to move up or down. Some tsunamis are triggered by landslides.
How dangerous are tsunami in the open ocean and why?
Tsunamis in the open ocean are not dangerous at all; they aren't even noticeable. In deep ocean water a tsunamis is only a few feet to a few inches high and dozens of miles long. It is only when a tsunami reaches shallow water that it gains height.
Are all tsunamis sea-based?
Yes, all tsunamis are sea-based they form at the sea. That is where scientists detect a tsunami. The word tsunami is japenese
Where are tsunumis most likely to occur?
Tsunamis usually happen in places where there is an open sea for example in the Pacific Ocean.However it's almost impossible to occur in a close sea like the Mediterranean Sea.
Why do you got tsunamis?
earthquakes at sea
How are tsunamis dangerous?
It was not founded, i dont think. It is just a Huge trench in the ocean FORMED naturally. tsunamis are so poopy yeah bro
Are tsunamis typically noticed by ships out to sea?
No. In open ocean a tsunami is hundreds of miles long and no more than a few feet high.
How does a Tsunamis effect an earthquake?
They actually don't. Earthquakes can effect tsunamis by causing them when they occur in the sea.
When do tsunamis typically occur?
tsunamis usually occurs after an earthquake specially under sea earthquakes.
What countries get tsunamis?
Tsunamis or Tidal Waves can happen on any country that borders a Sea or an Ocean.
What is the name of the highest sea wave?
The highest sea waves are tsunamis
What does tsunamis smell like?
Sea water.
What effects do tsunamis have on the environment?
Tsunamis can completely wreck forests and destroy the reef along the coasts. Tsunamis can't wash things out to sea, but if poisonous toxins contaminate water, it can destroy sea beds and natural wildlife.
