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What was the date of the most destructive tsunami ever recorded?
The most destructive, though not the largest, tsunami ever recorded was the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami.The Sumatra-Andaman earthquake on 26 December 2004resulted in an earthquake with the magnitude of 9.3 occurring on the ocean floor near the west coast of Sumatra, perhaps the most devastating tsunami ever recorded, the height of the wave was only about 100 feet, far from the largest. Over 230,000 people were killed. The impact of this earthquake affected the time of the Earth's rotation time and It caused the entire planet to vibrate as much as 1 cm (0.4 inches).
What is the first shock wave of an earthquake?
The first shock wave of an earthquake is known as the P-wave or primary wave. It is the fastest seismic wave and can travel through both solid and liquid materials. P-waves are responsible for the initial jolt felt during an earthquake.
What adjective to describe earthquake?
Destructive, powerful, unpredictable.
What is a sentence for secondary wave?
The secondary wave of the earthquake cause little damage, only a few buildings fell.
What is the worst tidel wave in the world?
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is considered one of the deadliest and most destructive tsunamis in history. Triggered by a massive undersea earthquake, it caused widespread devastation in multiple countries bordering the Indian Ocean, resulting in an estimated 230,000-280,000 fatalities.
Which earthquake waves are most destructive to buildings?
Surface waves, including Rayleigh waves and Love waves, are the most destructive earthquake waves for buildings. They travel along the Earth's surface and cause the most shaking and damage to structures.
In what state has the most destructive earthquake occurred?
California
What destructive event can be triggered by an earthquake?
seiemic vibrations, s and p wave and the tectonic plate boundaries
What was the most destruvctive earthquake in US history?
The most destructive earthquake in US history was the Prince William Sound earthquake. This earthquake did extensive damage across the Gulf of Alaska.
What causes a surface wave?
Surface waves are caused by the interaction between seismic waves and the Earth's surface. These waves travel along the Earth's crust and can cause the ground to shake horizontally and vertically. Surface waves are typically the most destructive type of seismic waves during an earthquake.
Is Earthquake constructive or destructive?
Destructive. Destructive means destroying and constructive means to make something. An earthquake is both destructive and constructive.
How do you spell tsami?
The correct spelling is "tsunami". It is a Japanese word that refers to a powerful and destructive ocean wave caused by a large-scale disturbance in the ocean, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
Why can you feel an earthquake from far away from where it occured?
You can feel it because the waves of the earthquake are very destructive depending on the type of earthquake. The wave you might be feeling is the last wave of the earthquake which is the slowest, but the most powerful. Hope this helped! :)
What type of wave affects the surface of the land by causing it to rise and fall?
A seismic wave, known as a surface wave, can cause the surface of the land to rise and fall during an earthquake. These waves travel along the Earth's outer layers and can produce the most visible and destructive effects on the ground.
Sentence with destructive?
A strong earthquake can be very destructive.
Which seismic waves are the most destructive overall?
The Surface waves (of which there are two - the Love and Rayleigh waves) are the most destructive seismic waves as they have the largest amplitude.Surface waves cause the most damage as they have the largest amplitude of all the seismic waves.S Wave.yhuk
Is today's earthquake is the worst earthquake in the world ever happened?
No. It is neither the most powerful nor most destructive (in terms of number of deaths). The most powerful earthquake ever was the Valdivian / Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960 (9.5 on Richter scale) and the most destructive was the Shaanxi, China earthquake of 1556 which supposedly killed 850 thousand people. Today's earthquake in comparison was 8.9 on the Richter scale and so far 300 people have been confirmed dead and 500 more missing.
