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When a tsunami happens do nonaffected countries lose water?
No. Areas hit by a tsunami usually see the ocean recede a few minutes beforehand.
What causes tsunami and earthquakes in Japan?
Earthquakes in Japan are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. A tsunami is a large ocean wave that is caused by sudden motion on the ocean floor which can be triggered by earthquakes.
What is a large wave created by an earthquake on the ocean floor?
A tsunami is an ocean wave caused by an earthquake.It is not a tidal wave.
What happens when a deep-water wave strikes the bottom of the ocean?
waves get slower and higher then they break
Do earthquakes trigger tsunami's?
Tsunami's can be triggered by earthquakes that happen underneath the ocean floor.
What happens if there is an earthquake under an ocean?
If there is an earthquake under an ocean, tsunami is possible.
What happens to the speed of a river as it approaches the ocean?
it slows down
What happens when tsunami erupts?
Nothing . . . tsunamis are ocean waves, not volcanoes.
Is it true that an earthquake on the ocean floor can produce a tsunami which may grow into a huge wave as it approaches the shore?
Yes, an earthquake on the ocean floor can displace large amounts of water, causing a tsunami. As the tsunami wave approaches shallow water near the shore, it slows down and the height of the wave can increase significantly, resulting in a destructive surge of water reaching the coast.
How tsunami takes place?
A tsunami happens after an abrupt movement of the ocean floor. The most common causes are from earthquakes and underwater landslides.
When a tsunami happens do nonaffected countries lose water?
No. Areas hit by a tsunami usually see the ocean recede a few minutes beforehand.
How does the speed of the tsunami wave change as it approaches the shore?
The speed of a tsunami wave decreases as it approaches the shore due to the shallowing of the ocean floor, causing the wave to compress and slow down. However, the height of the wave may increase as the energy in the wave is concentrated, leading to higher waves onshore.
What happens to the ocean floor when it hits land?
dont know because never been in a tsunami
What happens if people are diving and a tsunami hits the ocean?
If people are diving when a tsunami hits the ocean, they may not immediately feel the effects due to the depth and distance underwater. However, as the wave approaches shore, it can create strong currents that can be dangerous for divers as they resurface. It is important for divers to stay calm and follow safety protocols to avoid being caught in dangerous situations.
The water displaced by a strong earthquake on the ocean floor forms large waves called?
tsunamis. These waves travel across the ocean at high speeds and can cause devastating impacts when they hit coastlines.
How does the tsunami form as it approaches land?
A tsunami is formed when an earthquake happens from tectonic plates are shifting underwater. These ripples happen and travel to land. If you imagine a slinkey when you push on one side of it, it moves because sections hit eachother and cause the attached sections to move in the same direction. As the tsunami comes up to land, it's area decreases because of the rising level of the sea floor, pushing water above the sealevel, causing a giant wave.
What happens to sea waves when an earthquake is generated?
Sometimes a tsunami can occur after an earthquake has taken place. You can know when a tsunami will occur by the way the water reacts at a beach near the ocean. The water will start to pull away from the beach faster than a tide will. When this happens, the tsunami is about to strike.
