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Large undersea earthquakes occasionally set in motion massive waves of water called seismic sea waves or (tsunami). They result from vertical displacement along a fault located on the ocean floor or from a landslide triggered by an earthquake.
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How was the Thailand tsunami generated?
The Thailand tsunami was generated by a major earthquake in the sea.
How tsunami are generated?
when there is a earthquake or landslide underwater
How frequently are tsunami's generated?
when there is a earthquake or landslide underwater
What type of wave can be generated by underwater earthquakes?
Tsunami
Can a tsunami hit Rhode Island?
Any coastal port/ city (as well as some inland ones), are always vulnerable to a tsunami. While tsunamis which are generated by earthquakes are the most common (and these are in now well defined zones), not all tsunamis are generated by them. Tsunami can also be generated by under sea landslides or meteorite impacts.
What is a tsunami and how is it generated?
A Tsunami is generated by an underwater earthquake.
How was the Thailand tsunami generated?
The Thailand tsunami was generated by a major earthquake in the sea.
A large water wave called a can be generated by underwater earthquakes?
It is a tsunami.
What is generated by the vertical displacement of the seafloor?
A Tsunami?
How tsunami are generated?
when there is a earthquake or landslide underwater
How frequently are tsunami's generated?
when there is a earthquake or landslide underwater
What type of wave can be generated by underwater earthquakes?
Tsunami
What happens if earthquake is under ocean?
Sometimes a tsunami is generated.
What is Hsu-nami?
Probably "tsunami" misspelled. A tsunami is an ocean wave generated by a submarine earthquake, volcano or landslide.
Can a tsunami hit Rhode Island?
Any coastal port/ city (as well as some inland ones), are always vulnerable to a tsunami. While tsunamis which are generated by earthquakes are the most common (and these are in now well defined zones), not all tsunamis are generated by them. Tsunami can also be generated by under sea landslides or meteorite impacts.
What is the maximum amount of warning time the village can expect if a tsunami is generated at the subduction zone?
Ocean Village is about 500 miles from a subduction zone which has the potential of producing a tsunami generating earthquake. What is the maximum amount of warning time the village can expect if a tsunami is generated at that subduction zone?
How are tsunami waves generated from sea bed?
Most tsunamis are generated from earthquakes at subduction zones, where one tectonic plate slide under another. During an earthquake at such a location, the subducting plate slips forward and part of it is thrust upwards, displacing the column of water above it. This displacement of water is what becomes the tsunami.
