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Why did the earthquake in los angeles happen?
the two tetonic plates collided and made a earthquake
What are the changes in the earth's structure that causes earthquakes?
Tectonic plates on The Earth move which causes earthquakes. If 1 plate collides with another it can form hills, volcanoes and/ or mountains. If the earthquake occurs in water, it can cause tsunamis.
Which earthquake intensity scale assesses the effects of an earthquake on humans and human-made structures?
Mercalli scale
Why did Charles Richter invent the Richter scale?
Charles Richter made it so it can measure the size of an earthquake.
Will the earthquake in Haiti destroy the topography?
the dinosuars came back to life and killed everybody in a little part of china which made a huge earthquake
How are tsunamis made?
tsunamis are formed by underwater volcanoes, meteorites, and both of them equal up to the final disaster, an earthquake.
How many tsunamis have made the US worst earth quake list?
A tsunami is caused by an earthquake, which means that the earthquake would make the Earthquake list. Whether the list would include information on the created tsunami is unknown. Magnitude doesn't always correlate directly to the magnitude of the earthquake nor does it have a direct relationship with the number of deaths or the amount of destruction caused.The highest magnitude Earthquake was recorded in Chile in 1960 with a Magnitude of 9.5. ThisEarthquake created a tsunami that was initially 82 feet high, diminished to 35 feet when it hit the island of Hilo and only 15 feet when it reached Japan.The 2nd worst recorded Earthquake occurred December 26th, 2004 Earthquake Magnitude 9.1-9.3.This quake created 5 tsunamis.The largest/tallest recorded tsunami was created by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake that generated a wave 1720 feet high.
What is the name of giant sea waves caused by earthquake?
giant waves made by earthquakes is called tsunamis
Are there any adaptations made from tsunamis?
Tsunamis do not create adaptations in plants or animals.
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.
What are transverse waves made up of?
Tsunamis
What are the worst items on a food calorie list?
Many times, the worst items on the food calorie list are fried foods or foods with thick creamy sauces. Cream sauce is usually made with a butter base. Stay away from those.
What is the connection earthquakes and tsunamis?
In order for a Tsunami to form a large amount of water in the ocean has to be displaced. When an Earthquake occurs under the sea (due to the sudden release of pressure between tectonic plates) the sea bed moves causing water to be displaced. As the water rushes upwards it creates a series of large waves, Tsunami waves which travel extremely fast and can be devastating upon coastal cities.
What the differences between tsunamis and rouge waves?
a rouge wave is a wave in the ocean, and a tsunamis is a a wave made near a coast.
Why tsunamis are difficult to predict?
Tsunamis are difficult to predict because the earthquakes that cause them are difficult to predict. It takes a massively powerful earthquake to displace the amount of water needed to cause a tsunami.
What are some ways tsunamis can be predicted?
tsunamis are uaually predicted if an earthquake occurs befor then you can expect a tsunami to happen next if you live in a city or town with a ocean near by.Tsunamis are predicted using both satellite and electronic equipment which detects the slightest tremor in the ocean. Calculations are then made about distance from shore, recent weather and the size of the tremor to estimate the probibility.
How are tidal waves the same as tsunamis?
They are very different. Tidal waves are waves created by the gravitational pull of the moon, where tsunamis are created by an event such as an earthquake. Tsunamis can be very destructive. Both are made of water, there are not very many similarities between them.
