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Tsunami is the name given to a tidal wave.
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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.
What is the name of the tidal wave that can occur after a earthquake?
Such waves have nothing to do with tides. The preferred term is tsunami.
What is a gigantic wave that causes destruction called?
tsunami, tidal wave or a water surge.
What is a tidal wave caused by a earthquake?
This is known as a tsunami.
What is a long wave caused by an underwater earthquake or other disturbance called?
A tidal wave is caused by an earthquake.
What is another name for tidal waves?
there is no other name for a tidal wave, just tidal wave
What is an other name for tidal wave?
Another name for tidal wave is Tsunami.
What is the corret name for a tidal wave?
tidal bore
What is the name of a large wave?
A tidal wave? A Tsunami?
What is the name for a great wave on the open ocean?
Tidal or rogue wave.
What is the another name for tidal wave?
Another name for tsunami is tidal wave. They are both huge waves caused by earthquakes. Also, both their sizes depend on where the earthquake's epicenter and focus is. So, they are exactly the same thing.
Is a tidal wave a mechanical wave?
A tidal wave is a water wave so it is a mechanical wave.
What starts a tidal wave?
The tidal wave starts by the moon
What is the common name of a tsunami?
A tsunami is often referred to as a Tidal Wave.
How does a tidal wave start?
tidal wave starts by pressure in the oceans floor
Can a tidal wave kill you?
There is a 97% chance that you could get killed by a tidal wave.
When was Tanganyika Tidal Wave created?
Tanganyika Tidal Wave was created in 1989.
