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Depends where you are or how big it is, but the best idea is to get to high ground as soon as possible. If you are caught by a tsunami, best to hold onto something behind a building or something sturdy.
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What is a tsunami and how is it generated?
A Tsunami is generated by an underwater earthquake.
What is the term for an water wave created by an earthquake?
its called a tsunami
Is a tsunami an undersea earthquake?
yes
An 8.3 earthquake will produce tsunami of how far?
Bear in mind that it is not just the Richter scale measurement which determines the severity of a tsunami which results from an earthquake; the location of the earthquake is also relevant. And inland earthquake does not produce the same tsunami as an underwater earthquake. That said, 8.3 is an extremely powerful earthquake which could produce a tsunami that would travel for thousands of miles and cause immense dammage over a very wide area.
How does an earthquake affect a tsunami?
A earthquake can push the plates underwater and be forced up quckily.This pushes the water up rapidly and creates a tsunami.
Does an earthquake comes before tsunami?
Yes, a small shift underwater is the cause of a tsunami.
What is more dangerous an earthquake on land or a tsunami caused by an earthquake?
a tsunami
When did Japan earthquake happen before or after the tsunami?
The Earthquake occurred before the tsunami as it is what caused the tsunami.
Is a tsunami an earthquake?
No. A tsunami is a giant ocean wave. A tsunami can be caused by an earthquake, but they are completely different things.
2009 what caused the Tsunami in Samoan?
An earthquake happened, which triggered the tsunami.
Was there a tsunami after the earthquake in mount Krakatoa in 1883?
There was a tsunami, but it was triggered by a volcanic eruption, not an earthquake.
Is a tsunami stronger than earthquake?
Earthquake
Where was there an earthquake today?
Japan had Tsunami and an Earthquake Kansas had an earthquake
Did the 1906 earthquake cause a tsunami if yes where?
No, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 did not cause a tsunami.
Which happened first in japan earthquake or tsunami?
Obviously, the earthquake happens first and then tsunami follows.
Why are earthquakes Tsunami and landslides classified as natural disaster?
Tsunamis are usually caused by an earthquake in the sea, and the earthquake may be caused by a volcano. An earthquake is also a natural disaster, because we did not create earthquake, it comes naturally.
How was the Samoan tsunami made?
The tsunami was triggered by an earthquake.
