answersLogoWhite

0

What is the name of a large wave?

User Avatar

Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

A tidal wave? A Tsunami?

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is an other name for tidal wave?

Another name for a tidal wave is a tsunami. Tsunamis are large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.


What is the name of a very large wave caused by high winds over a large area of ocean?

surge Storm surge waves.


Would a small wave or a large wave have more energy?

a large wave because it is built and its structure is stronger.


Tsunami is a large?

A tsunami is a large wave.


A longitudinal wave has a large amplitude if?

A longitudinal wave has a large amplitude if the particles in the medium are displaced by a significant distance from their equilibrium position. This displacement represents the maximum strength or intensity of the wave. The larger the amplitude, the more energy the wave carries.


What does it mean when a wave has a large amplitude?

Bigger the amplitude, bigger the wave.


What makes a large wave?

A large wave is typically caused by strong winds, seismic activity under the ocean, or underwater landslides. When these factors occur, they displace a large volume of water, leading to the formation of a large wave that can travel long distances.


What is another name for a longitudinal a longitudinal wave?

A compression wave is another name for a longitudinal wave.


A wave that forms a large curl?

A wave that forms a large curl is typically known as a barrel or a tube. This type of wave is often sought after by surfers for its thrilling and challenging ride, as they can ride inside the hollow part of the wave as it breaks.


What is the name for a large wave and damaging wave often caused by an earthquake?

Answer A "Tsunami". *Note: A Tsunami Wave is often wrongly named "Tidal Wave", although they have absolutely nothing to do with Tidal systems.


Water from a wave rushing up the beach?

a tide or a large surf wave


Doing the wave is a common activity in large football stadiums What type of wave is this?

transverse