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Tsunamis are so destructive due to the massive energy they carry. They form when earthquakes under the ocean dislocate a large amount of water.
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∙ 9y agoTsunamis present a number of dangerous. With the rapid inundation, people can easily drown or even be crushed by the sheer force of the wave or by debris carried in the water. When the wave washes back out, people may be carried out to sea with little chance of rescue.
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∙ 14y agoA tsunami is a series of waves the move fast across a deep ocean. They can be anywhere from fifteen minutes to an hour apart. The force of the water splashing on the shoreline is what makes them dangerous. Many people are killed because they go to see the damage from the first tsunami and get hit by the next.
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∙ 13y agoIts a huge wave that floods cities on the coast and drowns people......
imagine you see a giant wave coming at you going 100 mph and it crashes you into a concrete wall. then it drags you into the ocean. you are unable to stay afloat so you drift to the botom of the ocean. do you live?
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∙ 13y agoTsunamis are not just large ocean waves. Unlike a regular wave, which washes in and out in a few seconds, a tsunami wave is a surge of water that keeps coming in for as much as 15 minutes. People caught in the wave can be swept away and drowned or pummeled by debris. Large tsunamis can go miles inland and destroy homes, buildings, and entire towns.
Even a relatively small tsunami can cause serious damage.
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∙ 9y agoThe momentum inside a tsunamis can sweep far inland, destroying property and causing the death of anyone caught in its path. Then, when the water flows back to the sea, it carries debris that can act like many battering rams, causing even more damage. People who manage to survive, can be swept far out to sea. With so much death and destruction, the surviving population can be too traumatised to begin again. Also, diseases from rotting human and animal bodies is a real possibility. Then, after the first wave, several smaller waves may follow.
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∙ 13y agothey move fast and carry debris that can pummel and drown you and are very strong and tall.
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∙ 14y agoBecause they are massive waves which can blow you away
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∙ 11y agobecause they have bigger waves and more power or force:P
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∙ 11y agoyou asked exactly same question like me. are you 4th grader? the question from science book?
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Why are wind waves and tsunami waves different?
Tsunamis are more distructive then regular tidal waves.And maybe more powerful than a hurricane or tornado.
Near the shore tsunamis are higher or lower than average waves?
They are usually higher than average waves near shore..
Why are tsunamis more dangerous than wind waves?
Because a tsunami wave is much longer than a wind-driven wave and therefore carries a much large volume of water and takes longer to pass. While a regular ocean wave washes in and out after a few seconds. A tsunami wave is a surge of water that keeps coming in for up to 15 minutes. Because the wave lasts longer it goes much further inland, sometimes as much as several miles.
Are tidal waves the same as regular ocean waves?
Not. Tsunamis as they are more properly called, are much longer in length and duration than ordinary waves. So unlike a normal wind driven wave that washes in an out in a few seconds, a tsunami wave is a massive surge of water that keeps coming in for several minutes. Tsunamis can also be taller than ordinary waves.
What causes tsunamis floods?
No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.
What waves are more dangerous in an earthquake?
surface waves are more dangerous than body waves with up and down movements.
Why are wind waves and tsunami waves different?
Tsunamis are more distructive then regular tidal waves.And maybe more powerful than a hurricane or tornado.
Near the shore tsunamis are higher or lower than average waves?
They are usually higher than average waves near shore..
Why are tsunamis more dangerous than wind waves?
Because a tsunami wave is much longer than a wind-driven wave and therefore carries a much large volume of water and takes longer to pass. While a regular ocean wave washes in and out after a few seconds. A tsunami wave is a surge of water that keeps coming in for up to 15 minutes. Because the wave lasts longer it goes much further inland, sometimes as much as several miles.
Are tidal waves the same as regular ocean waves?
Not. Tsunamis as they are more properly called, are much longer in length and duration than ordinary waves. So unlike a normal wind driven wave that washes in an out in a few seconds, a tsunami wave is a massive surge of water that keeps coming in for several minutes. Tsunamis can also be taller than ordinary waves.
What causes tsunamis floods?
No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.
Why do tsunamis only occur in certain areas?
Tectonic plate activity is more common in some places than others. When this plates collide, the resulting force moves the water in the ocean. The force is so powerful it creates massive waves called Tsunamis.
Can hurricane winds cause a tsunami?
No, tsunamis are not related to weather at all. Tsunamis are usually caused by the deformation of the seabed, such as from an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption. Tsunamis are structurally different from wind-driven waves.
Is tides the same with waves?
Yes they are, but I think tides are a little smaller than waves, waves can get very dangerous. Scary
Who weather is most dangerous?
It depends on how you look at it. Aside from natural disasters like hurricanes tornadoes and tsunamis, the most dangerous weather would be lightning. Worldwide, floods kill more people than other natural disasters.
Does tsnamis occur in some places than other?
Tsunamis can occur in more places than others because of their location. Usually, areas which see many underwater earthquakes are more prone to have tsunamis. The west coast and Hawaii are two places where tsunamis can take place.
Do tornadoes do more damage then tsunamis?
Generally not. Tsunamis cause destruction along much larger areas than tornadoes do. However tornadoes are significantly more common
