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It is possible for tsunamis to be detected in deep sea, however it is not to the same extent that they are seen on land. Most people have the misconception that tsunamis are like the tidal waves we see in destructive movies that are 100 stories high and plow over major ships.
When a tsunami is formed from an earthquake, it is no more than a displacement of water after energy is released from the earthquake. While at sea, this displacement may only feel like a small wave rising and falling a few inches. However, when all this displaced water reaches land, it rushes inland causing all the destruction that we have become familiar with.
To better demonstrate this, imagine sitting in a pool and moving your hand quickly underneath the surface, pushing the water with your palm. On the surface you'd notice a slight raise in the water, however once it reached the end of the pool, it'd come crashing into the side.
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A sea wave that is created when the seafloor slips after an underwater earthquake?
tsunamis
What process produces deep sea trenches?
A process known as subduction creates deep sea trenches.
What is the difference in origin between deep-sea muds and oozes?
oozes are from organic material; deep-sea muds from inorganic
How do ocean ridges and deep-sea trenches support the theory of sea floor spreading?
Sea Floor spreading has to do with the crust forming at ocean ridges and being destroyed at deep sea trenches.
How are floods classified?
Proposals have been put forth to classify tsunamis based on intensity and magnitude. These include the Sieberg Ambraseys and Imamura Iida intensity scales and the Murty and Loomis scale for magnitude.
When do tsunamis strike?
Typically after deep sea earthquakes or during particularly violent hurricanes.
Where do Tsunamis happen around the world?
Tsunamis can happen anywhere there is deep water and an earthquake. The majority of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Rim.
Are all tsunamis sea-based?
Yes, all tsunamis are sea-based they form at the sea. That is where scientists detect a tsunami. The word tsunami is japenese
Why do you got tsunamis?
earthquakes at sea
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.
How does a Tsunamis effect an earthquake?
They actually don't. Earthquakes can effect tsunamis by causing them when they occur in the sea.
When do tsunamis typically occur?
tsunamis usually occurs after an earthquake specially under sea earthquakes.
What countries get tsunamis?
Tsunamis or Tidal Waves can happen on any country that borders a Sea or an Ocean.
What is the name of the highest sea wave?
The highest sea waves are tsunamis
What does tsunamis smell like?
Sea water.
How do fast tsunamis travel in deep water?
The answer is.... quite fast
What effects do tsunamis have on the environment?
Tsunamis can completely wreck forests and destroy the reef along the coasts. Tsunamis can't wash things out to sea, but if poisonous toxins contaminate water, it can destroy sea beds and natural wildlife.
