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What is the Japanese term for a wall of water created by an underwater earthquake?
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∙ 13y ago
That term is tsunami.
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Where is the term for a water wave that is Created by on Underwater earthquake?
Tsunami
What is a underwater earthquake?
An underwater earthquake is when an earthquake happens under water that makes a big wave happen and kills lots of people.
What is the term for a water wave that creates an underwater earthquake?
When an underwater earthquake displacing a large volume of sea water the effect could be a tsunami (tidal wave).
How did japan earthquake lead to a tsunami?
a tsunami is a underwater earthquake,du The earthquake moved the ocean plates causing an uprise in the water and larger waves
Can earthquakes effect water?
An underwater earthquake, yes. When an earthquake occurs underwater it shifts the plates, therefore making the water move. If it is above ground then it could split the water too.Also it couold make water levels low therefore making it dangerous for some animals
When does tsunamis happen?
Tsunamis happen when an earthquake occurs on the ocean floor, causing the water to move vigorously.
Can underwater building construction cause an earthquake?
No it makes the earthquake of how much feet the water if its like 6 to 7 or 8 it is a cause of tsunami
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.
What are needs for Japanese people after the earthquake?
Water,Food,Blankets,Shelter
How does the earthquake in japan start?
There are vaults in Earth's surface. They can be anywhere. These vaults are just cracks in the earth. The 2 pieces put a lot of pressure together, forming an earthquake, later turning into a mountain or a depression. If a vault is underwater, it causes an earthquake, as the one in Japan. Japan's earthquake had 8.9 magnitude. An earthquake underwater causes the water to overwhelm, and it causes a tsunami.
What is the source of energy for these waves?
1 The moon's gravitational pull on the water 2 The wind hitting the water 3 An underwater earthquake (Tsunami)
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.
