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Which of the following is a wave of water caused by an earth quake under the ocean?
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A tsunami or a tidal wave.
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What shaking of the earth caused by the release of energy is a?
earth quake
When was the last big tsunami?
It was came in 2004 in Indian ocean, 2,50,000 people were killed.
Did quake and tsunami happen simultaneously?
No, an example of this is japan when the earthquake occurred in the middle of the ocean this sent tremors through the earth which caused waves to be sent out from the point of the quake, a tsunami is when the huge waves hit land, when these waves hit japan it was a tsunami
How can a tsunami strike the west coast when the quake is thousands of miles away?
Even though the earth quake was thousands of miles away the quake was a very powerful one. It magnitude was measured to be 8.6 on the ritcher scale. An earth quake with such a high magnitude may cause powerful seismic waves due to which the tsunami was able to cover such a large distance. And also as the moon's going to come the nearest to the earth on 19th of this month due to which there may be high tidal waves caused in the seas. Chances for other destructive tsunamis also!!
Why did mauna loa erupt in 1984?
It erupted because there was an earth quake that day or day before which caused the plates to move slightly causing the magma to rise up the chamber and explode!
What is caused the sea movement?
It is caused by earth quake.
What caused the Asian Tsunami to occur?
an earth quake. an earth quake measuring 9.3 on the rectar scale
What shaking of the earth caused by the release of energy is a?
earth quake
Do earthquakes occur you the ocean?
earth quake in the ocean cause tsunami
What caused the great Alaskan tsunami?
a big earth quake
What are the events that cause the Earth to quake and shake?
The events that cause the Earth to quake and shake are earthquakes. An earthquake is caused when there is sudden movement under the Earth's surface.
When was the last big tsunami?
It was came in 2004 in Indian ocean, 2,50,000 people were killed.
What problems has the great Pacific Ocean make?
Tornado,earth quake and storm
Did quake and tsunami happen simultaneously?
No, an example of this is japan when the earthquake occurred in the middle of the ocean this sent tremors through the earth which caused waves to be sent out from the point of the quake, a tsunami is when the huge waves hit land, when these waves hit japan it was a tsunami
What are earthquakes mostly caused by what?
the earth quake...haha.......no probably falling debree
What year was the last tsunami?
2011 In Japan 8.9 earth quake caused the tsunami
What are injuries by earthquakes mostly caused by?
the earth quake...haha.......no probably falling debree
