Answer A "Tsunami". *Note: A Tsunami Wave is often wrongly named "Tidal Wave", although they have absolutely nothing to do with Tidal systems.
An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by shifts in the tectonic plates as they move against each other.
A large seismic sea wave caused by volcanic eruptions or earthquakes is known as a tsunami. These waves occur when there is a sudden displacement of a significant volume of water, often due to tectonic activity. Tsunamis can travel across entire ocean basins at high speeds, and when they reach shallow coastal areas, they can grow to immense heights, causing devastating destruction. It's important to have early warning systems in place to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters.
a large area of often with a large house on it
Most come through California or islands on the west coast.
If you stand near a building then it can crush you to death. If you stand near anything during an earthquake it might fall and hurt you or part of a building might fall off and hurt you.Most injuries caused by earthquakes result from things falling down and hitting someone; in a large earthquake it is not uncommon for entire buildings to collapse, and if people are inside those buildings when they collapse, the structural material of the building (bricks, cement, wooden beams, etc.) will fall on top of those people and injure them. Since earthquakes can open up large crevices in the earth, people sometimes fall into those as well. Tsunamis are a special case. Earthquakes can cause huge ocean waves called tsunamis, which can then strike people, cars, buildings, etc. with great force, and often will cause people to be washed out to sea where they may drown. Then there is damage to gas lines, power lines, or other infrastructure, which can result in fires or other damage.
A tidal wave is not considered a type of extreme weather. Tidal waves are large ocean waves caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon, often associated with seismic events like earthquakes or underwater landslides. Extreme weather typically refers to severe and damaging meteorological phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards.
Yes. Tornadoes a very often accompanied by large hail.
The large sea wave initiated by an earhquake, volcanic eruption or even a meteorite is called a Tsunami
An aftershock is an earthquake that comes after another, larger earthquake often within a few days.
The epicentre is where the source of the earthquake actually is. When an earthquake happens a large area can be affected, and it can be felt over wide distances, but there is always a central point and it is known as the epicentre.
No, a tsunami is a series of waves caused by a sudden disturbance, such as an earthquake or underwater volcanic eruption. The waves can vary in size and may appear as a rapidly advancing tide or a series of breaking waves.
Yes, fire can be a major problem after an earthquake due to gas leaks, damaged electrical systems, and overturned flammable materials. It can spread quickly and be difficult to contain, adding to the overall devastation caused by the earthquake.
A damaging event is often referred to as a disaster or a catastrophe.
Earthquakes that occur in the same area as a major earthquake are often referred to as aftershocks. Aftershocks can happen minutes to years after the mainshock and are caused by the readjustment of the earth's crust in response to the initial earthquake. These aftershocks can sometimes be just as powerful as the mainshock.
is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake
An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by shifts in the tectonic plates as they move against each other.
Tsumamis are often caused by undersea earthquakes. The earthquake makes the ocean floor move, which causes the tsunami-wave.