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How did the Sumatra tsunami occur?
An earthquake caused the Sumatra Tsunami.
What plates caused the Asian tsunami?
The India Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
What type of earthquake may have caused the Asian tsunami?
a big one
When did this tsunami occur in japan?
It was caused by an earthquake off the coast.
When does a tsunami happen most frequently?
well, tsunami's are caused by earthquakes and most earthquakes occur in the sea.
When would a tsunamic occur?
A tsunami is an ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake. It would occur after an earthquake.
Was the tsunami a natural hazard?
Yes it is and it still is. A tsunami is a series of powerful waves that is caused by the displacement of a large volume of water. They usually occur in the ocean, but sometimes they can occur in lakes.
What are the differences between the 2004 Asian tsunami and the Japanese 2011?
The 2004 Asian tsunami was triggered by an undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean, affecting several countries in South and Southeast Asia, while the 2011 Japanese tsunami was caused by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Japan. The 2004 tsunami resulted in more widespread devastation and casualties across multiple countries, whereas the Japanese tsunami primarily impacted Japan's northeastern coastline. The 2011 Japanese tsunami also led to the Fukushima nuclear disaster due to damage caused to nuclear power plants, while such an incident did not occur during the 2004 Asian tsunami.
How did the boxing day tsunami occur?
It was caused by a huge earth quake off the coast of Sumatra.
Is an earthquake usually caused after a tsanami?
No. It's the other way around. A tsunami can occur as a result of an earthquake.
What occur of tsunami in particular location?
most tsunami occur at the sea.
Are tsunami caused by cyclones?
No, tsunami are caused by sub-oceanic earthquakes. High storm surges caused by cyclones (typhoons, hurricanes) can seem tsunami-like, but are not tsunami.
