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When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its?
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Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
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Why do tsunami loose power?
because it hits shore and loses power or has be going on for a long time.
What should you not do when a tsunami hits?
do not get a boat out because the boat is probably going to get smashed
When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its large .?
Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
What direction does a tsunami move in?
The tsunami wave moves through the ocean at about 400 mph. When it hits the shore it rises up and floods/smashes.
Will the water along a shoreline flow towards the sea just before a tsunami crashes on shore?
As a tsunami approaches the shore line the huge wave sucks the water in front of it out to sea towards the tsunami helping build the wave even larger as it gets to the shore. There are pictures showing the ocean bed almost completely without water just before the tsunami hits.
Why do tsunami loose power?
because it hits shore and loses power or has be going on for a long time.
What happens to a shore when a tsunami hits?
It disappears until the tsunami dies away. I don't know what happens to a tsunami but this is what I think.
What should you not do when a tsunami hits?
do not get a boat out because the boat is probably going to get smashed
How fast can a tsunami be when it hits the coast?
it usually travels at around 45 mph when it arrives at the shore.
When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its large .?
Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
What direction does a tsunami move in?
The tsunami wave moves through the ocean at about 400 mph. When it hits the shore it rises up and floods/smashes.
Will the water along a shoreline flow towards the sea just before a tsunami crashes on shore?
As a tsunami approaches the shore line the huge wave sucks the water in front of it out to sea towards the tsunami helping build the wave even larger as it gets to the shore. There are pictures showing the ocean bed almost completely without water just before the tsunami hits.
What do you do before a Tsunami?
As waves approach the shore the wavelength and speed decreases. As they decrease, the wave grows larger. The wave then crashes onto shore because it becomes too steep for the bottom of the wave to carry.
Tsunamis swells and rip currents?
It is possible that Tsunamis can change the direction of a current as it swells, but will not destroy it completely. After a small tsunami hits the shore, the currents can return to their original course. If a tsunami is very strong, the current will not be able to return to its original position. So, the fate of the currents really depend on whether the tsunami is big or small. In my opinion, a tsunami is unpredictable.
Why is it safer to be on high ground when a tsunami hits?
Being on high ground when a tsunami hits is safer because tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes or other disturbances that result in large waves. These waves become more dangerous as they approach shallow water, increasing their height and potential for destruction. By being on higher ground, you can minimize the risk of being swept away or affected by the tsunami's force.
What happens to the ocean floor when it hits land?
dont know because never been in a tsunami
Why are tsunamis so destructive?
Because of how moving energy transmitted through water hits the ground and that moving water has to stop suddenly and all that energy of the moving water piles up in one spot.
