what sits on the water and warns ships of the danger coast
what sits on the water and warns ships of the danger coast
what sits on the water and warns ships of the danger coast
A buoy
If the Coast Guard warns of a giant wave of water approaching the shore as a result of a major earthquake, they are warning of...... a tsunami
They need to be built in areas with water deep enough for them. Most ships sit fairly deep in the water even when empty and the coast offers that for them.
Most Greeck lived along the coast (by water) with it may excellent harbor (a part of a body of water near a coast in which ships can anchor safely; dock/park ships)
A harbor.
Lighthouses are found along the eastern and western coastlines of continents such as America, Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe. They are typically found where there are hidden rocks and reefs on which ships could be wrecked. They are found on jutting headlands and peninsulas and wherever the seascape poses danger to ships. Bell Rock, off the coast of Angus, Scotland, has its own lighthouse because of the danger it poses to ships, as it lies just under the surface of the water for all but a few hours at low tide.
The Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of Vietnam.
Shallow water.
They are likely warning of a tsunami, which is a series of powerful and destructive ocean waves typically caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Tsunamis can travel great distances across the ocean and cause significant damage when they reach land.
A flag with a diagonal white stripe on red ground in water means that divers are potentially in danger of ships or other water crafts and should pay an extra attention.