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as the water becomes more shallow the wave becomes bigger then once it peaks, its usually on land and collapses
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Near the shore tsunamis are higher or lower than average waves?
They are usually higher than average waves near shore..
Can coastal tidal gauges stop tsunamis close to shore?
No. Tidal gauges only measure water levels.
What causes tsunamis floods?
No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.
Water is moved toward shore by a wave true or false?
The answer is true.
Do tsunamis kill water life creatures?
no tsunami's actually wont be noticed at sea, its as it approximates the shore when water levels start to rise
How do tsunamis effect ocean life?
The tsunamis could carry the fish on to the shore and die.
Why do tsunamis do their damage on shore?
it damages the shore because the water is very powerfull
How tsunamis effect an earthquake?
Well, tsunamis are the effect of an earthquake underwater. When two tectonic plates collide or rub against each other, earthquakes occur. So, when it's underwater, tons of water is rushed towards the shore, and a tsunami occurs.
Near the shore tsunamis are higher or lower than average waves?
They are usually higher than average waves near shore..
Do tsunamis affect marine life?
Tsunamis can affect marine life by moving their habitats. For instance, if the water a fish is in move to shore, then the fish will move with it.
Where are tsunamis higher in the middle of the ocean or near shore?
Higher near shore. The land is denser than the water so the wave is higher.
Can coastal tidal gauges stop tsunamis close to shore?
No. Tidal gauges only measure water levels.
What are some ways tsunamis can be predicted?
tsunamis are uaually predicted if an earthquake occurs befor then you can expect a tsunami to happen next if you live in a city or town with a ocean near by.Tsunamis are predicted using both satellite and electronic equipment which detects the slightest tremor in the ocean. Calculations are then made about distance from shore, recent weather and the size of the tremor to estimate the probibility.
What causes tsunamis floods?
No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.
When will the tsunami stop in Japan?
The tsunamis are finished for now; most of the water that went inland on Japan's North shore is in the process of receeding.
What can you do to prepare for tsunamis?
If you have received a warning from some believable source that a tsunami is likely, move away from the shore, and seek higher ground.
Water is moved toward shore by a wave true or false?
The answer is true.
