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The source of energy is from movement of the sea floor or sediment on the sea floor. This movement displaces some water and so gives energy to the water.

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Usually from earthquakes

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Where are tsunamis most powerful and destructive?

by coastil areaes


Can a tsunami be destructive?

Yes. Tsunamis can obliterate entire coastal communities.


How are tidal waves the same as tsunamis?

They are very different. Tidal waves are waves created by the gravitational pull of the moon, where tsunamis are created by an event such as an earthquake. Tsunamis can be very destructive. Both are made of water, there are not very many similarities between them.


What is the duties of oceanographer?

Oceanographers study the ocean, so mainly they research about the ocean. A big job for oceanographers is keeping track about Tsunamis. Tsunamis are very destructive and they need the help of seismologists to track them.


How are tsunamis and tornadoes alike?

They are both natural disasters that can be very destructive and strike quickly. Other than that they are very different.

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Is a tsunami destructive?

Yes. Tsunamis can be very destructive.


Are all tsunamis destructive?

yes.


How destructive is a Tsunami?

Tsunamis can be highly destructive and can also do next to nothing


Where are tsunamis most powerful and destructive?

by coastil areaes


Can a tsunami be destructive?

Yes. Tsunamis can obliterate entire coastal communities.


How do you spell tsumnamies?

The plural noun is spelled tsunamis (destructive ocean waves).


What 3 other types of destructive events that can be triggered by earthquakes?

Landslides, tsunamis,and soil liquefaction


Is a destructive plate boundary hazardous?

Very much so. This is where volcanoes, earthquakes and even tsunamis can occur.


How are tidal waves the same as tsunamis?

They are very different. Tidal waves are waves created by the gravitational pull of the moon, where tsunamis are created by an event such as an earthquake. Tsunamis can be very destructive. Both are made of water, there are not very many similarities between them.


Is the ocean a destructive or a constructive force?

It is constructive, it builds up large and varied ecosystems. But, it is also destructive because tsunamis sometimes build up and can destroy huge cities.


What makes an landslide a disaster?

A landslide can be harmful if it destroys lives, infrastructures, homes, businesses, or creates destructive tsunamis.


What is the duties of oceanographer?

Oceanographers study the ocean, so mainly they research about the ocean. A big job for oceanographers is keeping track about Tsunamis. Tsunamis are very destructive and they need the help of seismologists to track them.