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What are the natural warning signs that tsunamis are coming?
The ocean water goes a few feet back or when an earthquake happens
Where and when do tsunamis happen in Japan?
they happen close 2 the beach and whenever theres some kind of earthquake happens in the pacific ocean
Why is an earthquake in the ocean more dangerous than one on land?
An earthquake in the ocean is dangerous than on land because in the ocean if it occurs it can generate an earthquake which can cause more destruction than an earthaquake on land
What happens to sea waves when an earthquake is generated?
Sometimes a tsunami can occur after an earthquake has taken place. You can know when a tsunami will occur by the way the water reacts at a beach near the ocean. The water will start to pull away from the beach faster than a tide will. When this happens, the tsunami is about to strike.
What happens to a earthquake crack when the earthquake stops?
The crack stays there.
What happens if there is an earthquake under an ocean?
If there is an earthquake under an ocean, tsunami is possible.
What happens if earthquake is under ocean?
Sometimes a tsunami is generated.
What happens when a ocean plate moves against a continental plate?
a BIG earthquake
Why does tidal waves occur?
It happens due to the shifting of the earths plates.. Jus like a earthquake but it happens in the ocean!
What happens to an earthquake when it travels from its source to the ocean floor?
the ocean floor starts to break up just like the land does .
When are tsunamis likley to happen?
They can happen anytime but will always happen when an earthquake happens near or in the ocean.
Can an earthquake occur in the ocean?
Yes. An earthquake may occur in the ocean.
What should you watch for for a sign of a tsunami?
If an Earthquake happens somewhere near the ocean, and the nearest continent is Australia, where would it be headed? Depends on the way the plates shift in the Earthquake.
What kind of fault happens under the ocean?
the answer is an earthquake because the plates move so suddenly it makes the earth shake so therefore it would be called an earthquake!
What is a sign that a tsunami will occur?
An earthquake happens in or very near the ocean. And fortunately, other signs are incredibly rare.
What are the natural warning signs that tsunamis are coming?
The ocean water goes a few feet back or when an earthquake happens
Where was the earthquake in the Indian ocean?
In the Indian Ocean
