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They are not all in the same place. They happen sometimes when there is a powerful earth quake under the ocean. They can originate wherever there is an earth quake under the ocean. And they don't start as ripples. From the first moment, they are powerful waves that extend from the ocean floor to the surface; that's why they are so powerful. Even though they pack a huge amount of energy, if you are on a boat in the ocean when a tsunami passes under you, you may not even notice. The swell may be only a few feet, and there would be no crest. The wave begins to concentrate its energy when it reaches the rising bed leading to the shoreline.
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Where did the first tsunami hit?
It hit Sumatra first, an Indonesian island.
Where did the 2004 tsunami hit first?
It hit Sumatra first, an Indonesian island.
Is it rare for a tsunami to hit Japan?
Not really. Japan is one of the most tsunami prone countries in the world.
Why did tsunami hit Japan?
The tsunami hit because of the earthquake shifted the ground and caused the tsunami.
Where did the tallest tsunami hit?
the tsunami hit in Lituya Bay, Alaska
Where did the Japan tsunami hit?
The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.
What part of Madagascar was hit first by the Boxing Day tsunami and at what time?
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First place hit by 2004 Indian ocean tsunami?
The first place hit by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was the western coast of Northern Sumatra in Indonesia. The tsunami struck on the morning of December 26, 2004, causing widespread devastation and loss of life in countries around the Indian Ocean rim.
Did the tsunami hit sendai?
Yes. Sendai was one of the worst hit places by the Tsunami of March 11, 2011.
Is it possible for South Korea hit by a tsunami?
Yes. Any country that has a shoreline against the sea can be hit by a tsunami
What is the name of the tsunami that had hit Thailand?
Tsunamis don't get real names as hurricanes and typhoons do. It is often refereed to as the Boxing Day tsunami or the Indian Ocean tsunami.
What happened in 2004 that caused a tsunami in southeast Asia?
An underwater earthquake occurred. The seafloor shifted by 15m and caused a large displacement in water, which caused a wave to form. The shock waves which radiated out of the epicenter also aided in the formation of the tsunami. The earthquake was 9.3 in magnitude and caused a wave which killed 280,000 people in total. The tsunami hit Sumatra worst, as it was closest to the epicentre.
