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Most surface waves are caused by the action of 'earthquakes' or 'winds'?
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Most surface waves are caused by wind systems. Earthquakes cause tsunamis.
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Amariah Edmon
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What are waves are caused by?
Waves are caused by wind hitting the surface of the water. They are caused by earthquakes too.
What is the name of giant sea waves caused by earthquake?
giant waves made by earthquakes is called tsunamis
What type of waves are caused by a back and forth movement or vibration of an object?
earthquakes
Shock waves that are felt on the earth's surface as the results of faulting in the crust are called?
Seismic waves or tremors
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 are waves are caused by?
Waves are caused by wind hitting the surface of the water. They are caused by earthquakes too.
Are tsunamis caused by tidal waves?
no it is caused by earthquakes
What type of waves are genered by earthquakes?
Primary Waves, Secondary Waves, and Surface Waves.
Waves that travel at the surface such as Raleigh and long waves?
surface waves, raleigh waves, and long waves.
What are three types of waves generated by earthquakes?
Primary Waves, Secondary Waves, and Surface Waves.
What are huge waves call caused by earthquakes?
Huge earthquake-caused waves are called tsunami in Japanese.
What wave do earthquakes make?
Seismic waves Types: Primary waves Secondary waves Surface waves
Are tsunamis waves in lakes and rivers caused by earthquakes?
no
What are the names of waves caused by earthquakes?
They are called Tsunamis.
How are gravitational waves are caused?
by the earthquakes under the ground.
What wave action is responsible for rogue waves?
earthquakes
What are the different types of earthquakes waves?
The three types of earthquake waves are primary waves, surface waves, and secondary waves.
