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Q: Why would tsunamis occur around destructive plate boundaries?
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Do tsunamis form at plate boundaries?

Usually, yes. Most tsunamis are generated at subduction zones. However, tsunamis can occur away from plate boundaries if they are triggered by landslides or meteor impacts.


Do most tsunamis probably form near plate boundaries or far from them?

Most tsunamis are tirggered by earthquaes and so usually occur at plate boundaries.


Do a tsunamis occur during a divergent boundary?

Yes, divergent boundaries create tsunamies.


Is a destructive plate boundary hazardous?

Very much so. This is where volcanoes, earthquakes and even tsunamis can occur.


What plate tectonic settings does regional metamorphism occur?

Destructive plate boundaries.


Do earthquakes occur in plate interiors?

yes earthquakes happen at all types of plate boundaries but most of them occur at destructive, collisional, and conservative plate boundaries


Do most tsunami probably from near plate boundaries or far from them?

Most tsunamis are tirggered by earthquaes and so usually occur at plate boundaries.


How often do tsunamis occur in Thailand?

On average, two tsunamis occur per year. Approximately every 15 years a destructive, ocean-wide tsunami occurs. Tsunami's occur when an earthquake causes a significant vertical deformation of the seafloor.


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.


What natural disaster would occur on tectonic plate boundaries?

Many catastrophes could occur. Thus including Earthquakes,Tsunamis,and super Volcanic eruptions.


Where do volcanoes occur around divergent plate boundaries?

yes they do occur along divergent boundaries


Where do tsunamis occur along coastal areas?

tsunamis occur at pacific ocean