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What are catastrophic tsunamis?

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Why are volcanoes earthquakes and tsunamis so destructive?

They involve the movement of tectonic plates under the Earths surface. These land masses are so large that if they move significantly there can be catastrophic results, such as them shaking (earthquakes on land or tsunamis on water) or letting through molten lava (volcanoes).


What are the similarities between tornadoes and tsunamis?

Both tornadoes and tsunamis are violent natural disasters that can occur suddenly and with little warning and can cause catastrophic damage. Other than that they are very different phenomena.


What catastrophic event can result from movements of plates in the earths crust?

Earthquakes Tsunamis and ultimately on a longer time scale a volcanic eruption (destructive plate margin volcano such as mt st helens in the 1980s)


How life on earth has been affected by major catastrophic events?

Major catastrophic events such as asteroid impacts and volcanic eruptions have caused mass extinctions in Earth's history, leading to the extinction of numerous species. These events have also shaped the evolution of surviving species and influenced the overall biodiversity on the planet. Additionally, catastrophic events like earthquakes and tsunamis can disrupt ecosystems and human communities, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.


Tsunamis are what?

Tsunamis that are triggered by volcanic eruptions


How can we prevent tsunamis?

Tsunamis cannot be prevented.


What is the effect of the earthquake?

They cause tsunamis


How can tsunamis be prevented?

Unfortunately there is nothing we can do to prevent tsunamis.


Do tsunamis have jellyfish?

the tsunamis can carry jellyfish along


What do tsunamis tell us about the earth?

tsunamis are cool


How does wind affect tsunamis?

Wind does not affect tsunamis.


Can India have tsunamis?

Yes, of course, India can have tsunamis.