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The water that comes with the tsunami rushes inland at high speed, spreading as far as it can, destroying coastal communities. It then recedes back into the ocean at a much more gradual pace, taking longer to drain than it took to arrive.
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∙ 13y agoThe ocean or any other very large body of water. See related question below.
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∙ 13y agoA 8.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011. The huge quake causes waves to spread across the ocean as far as Hawaii and the West coast of America.
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∙ 12y agoTsunami came in Japan at 11 march 2011.
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What are tsunami's made of?
Yes. A tsunami consists of large waves or surges of water.
Why is there bubbles when a tsunami is coming?
Apparently the bubbles or frothing are formed by a change of chemicals in the water. I've read that prior to a tsunami, the sea water might make our skin itch too. The example I read stated that it's much like the effect of carbonated water....the gas or gases having come from a possible at-sea earthquake or an at-sea volcano (underwater, obviously!).
What happens as a tsunami approaches shallow water near a harbour?
when a tsunami enters shallow water there is imediate danger that a tsunami is about to strike...!!(: ENJOY.
What is the medium for a tsunami?
water
What is tsunami train?
A tsunami wave train is a series of waves caused by the displacement of large amounts of ocean water. They are often very destructive when they make landfall, and are caused by earthquakes, landslides, underwater volcanos and explosions, and other water disturbances.
How does a tsunami last?
it last because when the water goes out the water will come crashing in
How can an earthquake make a tsunami?
by displacing water in the ocean.
Did the earthquake in japan occur at the same time as the tsunami?
No, the earthquake in the ocean cause the water to make the tsunami
Where does the name Tsunami come from?
Tsunami comes from Japan. TSU means big and Nami means water. Big Water.
What is the term for an water wave created by an earthquake?
its called a tsunami
What are the steps of a tsunami?
Tsunami do not have steps, they are a water wave.
In what type of weather does a tsunami come?
A tsunami can come during any kind of weather, as they are not weather-related.
What are tsunami's made of?
Yes. A tsunami consists of large waves or surges of water.
Why is there bubbles when a tsunami is coming?
Apparently the bubbles or frothing are formed by a change of chemicals in the water. I've read that prior to a tsunami, the sea water might make our skin itch too. The example I read stated that it's much like the effect of carbonated water....the gas or gases having come from a possible at-sea earthquake or an at-sea volcano (underwater, obviously!).
What happens as a tsunami approaches shallow water near a harbour?
when a tsunami enters shallow water there is imediate danger that a tsunami is about to strike...!!(: ENJOY.
What should not be done after tsunami?
never go by the water after a tsunami.
What is a flood that occurs when a wall of water?
It is called a tsunami
