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Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
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waves and the amount of force and energy it carries. The powerful waves can flood coastal areas, erode land, destroy buildings and infrastructure, and cause loss of life. The combination of the height, speed, and volume of water makes tsunamis highly destructive natural disasters.
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When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its?
Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
Why did the Japan tsunami happen?
Because of an Earthquake that happened which displaced a lot of water causing the tsunami.
Why tsunami dont occur in middle of the sea?
this is because at this point the waveis not that strong but at the shore it gets forceful and increases in magnitude causing the tsunami
Can a tsunami bring sharks on shore?
Yes. All manners of marine animals can be brought on shore by a tsunami. Note, though that a shark brought on shore by a tsunami would be stressed enough that it would not be interested in eating.
Why do tsunami loose power?
because it hits shore and loses power or has be going on for a long time.
When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its?
Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
What does tsunami mean in hawaiian?
a tsunami is sort of a hurricane in the disaster family ,but a tsunami is a seismic sea wave that brings over an earthquake focus and can be highly destructive when it crashes on shore.
Seismic sea waves becomes more dangerous as they get closer to shore and can be very destructive?
Its is called a Tsunami.
Seismic sea wave becomes more dangerous as it gets closer to shore and can be very destructive?
Tsunami
Why did the Japan tsunami happen?
Because of an Earthquake that happened which displaced a lot of water causing the tsunami.
Why tsunami dont occur in middle of the sea?
this is because at this point the waveis not that strong but at the shore it gets forceful and increases in magnitude causing the tsunami
Can a tsunami bring sharks on shore?
Yes. All manners of marine animals can be brought on shore by a tsunami. Note, though that a shark brought on shore by a tsunami would be stressed enough that it would not be interested in eating.
Why do tsunami loose power?
because it hits shore and loses power or has be going on for a long time.
Is a tsunami highest when its in the middle of the ocean?
No. A tsunami is highest in the shallow water near shore.
Are sand dunes destructive or constructive?
they are actually both because they help the water to not get on shore and flood the town
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 happens to a tsunami as it nears the shore?
It becomes bigger :)
