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Tsunamis hit mostly in the "Ring of Fire". The ring of fire surrounds most of the Pacific Ocean.
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How many tsunamis have there been in the year 2000?
There were no tsunamis of note in the year of 2000. In four more years, there would be one of the most devastating tsunamis of this century in Indonesia. The tsunami that hit Phuket in 2004 was historical.
How many tsunamis have hit the US?
Since the beginning of time, countless numbers of tsunamis have hit the United States and its territories. However, many of these tsunamis have not hit contiguous states, and were directed at Hawaii.
Can heavey rain cause a tsunami?
Not directly. Heavy rain can lead to landslides which, if they hit water, can sometimes cause tsunamis. Most tsunamis, however, are caused by earthquakes.
Do tsunamis hit Japan every year?
No. Tidal waves and tsunamis are not the same thing.
Can a tsunami hit Rhode Island?
Any coastal port/ city (as well as some inland ones), are always vulnerable to a tsunami. While tsunamis which are generated by earthquakes are the most common (and these are in now well defined zones), not all tsunamis are generated by them. Tsunami can also be generated by under sea landslides or meteorite impacts.
What is the top 5 places hit by tsunamis?
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What effects do tsunamis have on the places they hit?
they cause great destruction a
Why do tsunami's hit Japan?
This is because earthquakes and tremors are common in Japan. That triggers tsunamis to occur
What effects do earthquakes landslides and tsunamis have on the places they hit?
they ruin that particular place
Why do tsunamis hit certain places more?
tsunami"s are like hurricanes and it comes up into the air and goes to certain places.
What season are tsunamis most likely to hit?
April. Just a guess
How many tsunamis hit Japan?
195 tsunamis have hit Japan in total
Why do most tsunamis hit places near the ocean?
Because since the earthquake starts from under ground it causes the water level to go up in which all the water attacks the nearest coastline.
How many tsunamis have there been in the year 2000?
There were no tsunamis of note in the year of 2000. In four more years, there would be one of the most devastating tsunamis of this century in Indonesia. The tsunami that hit Phuket in 2004 was historical.
How many tsunamis have hit the US?
Since the beginning of time, countless numbers of tsunamis have hit the United States and its territories. However, many of these tsunamis have not hit contiguous states, and were directed at Hawaii.
Can heavey rain cause a tsunami?
Not directly. Heavy rain can lead to landslides which, if they hit water, can sometimes cause tsunamis. Most tsunamis, however, are caused by earthquakes.
Do tsunamis hit Japan every year?
No. Tidal waves and tsunamis are not the same thing.
