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What is a giant ocean wave caused by an earthquake or a severe storm called?
A Tsunami, or tidal wave, or seismic sea wave may be caused by an earthquake. It is incorrect to refer to giant ocean waves caused by severe storms as tsunamis. Severe storms may cause giant ocean waves referred to as "Rogue Waves" - which are distinct from and NOT the same as Tsunamis.
1. What island blew up in August 1883 spreading dust and debris for thousands of miles and provoking earthquakes and tidal waves that caused tremendous destruction and loss of life?
Krakatoa (or Krakatau) had a volcanic eruption in 1883
What is a long wave caused by an underwater earthquake or other disturbance called?
A tidal wave is caused by an earthquake.
Do all tsunamis have huge waves that do a lot of damage?
No. Tsunamis and tidal waves are actually quite different. True tidal waves are just that - tidal waves. Tsunamis are usually triggered by underwater earthquakes, volcanoes or nearby seismic activity.
Where do tidal waves originate where do they end?
Tidal waves originate deep within the ocean and end once they reach the coast. They are typically caused by large earthquakes which send shock waves outward from the epicenter.
Have concluded that the volcanic eruption caused a tidal wave.?
meterologists
Who have concluded that the volcanic eruption caused a tidal wave?
meterologists
What is the name of the huge tidal wave that is caused by the shock of volcanic eruption?
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What mechanism is most responsible for generating the internal heat of Io that drives the volcanic activity?
tidal heating
Why are there active volcanoes on Jupiter's moons?
It is because Io is so close to Jupiter. This means "tidal forces" are caused on Io by Jupiter's gravitational field. These forces cause distortions inside Io, leading to volcanic activity. The moon Io is the most "volcanic" place in the solar system.
Why are there volcanoes on Jupiter's moons?
It is because Io is so close to Jupiter. This means "tidal forces" are caused on Io by Jupiter's gravitational field. These forces cause distortions inside Io, leading to volcanic activity. The moon Io is the most "volcanic" place in the solar system.
What happens if the moon stops going around the earth?
Tidal and tectonic activity will cease. Volcanic activity will increase and the earth will eventually look like Venus.
Giant tidal waves which wash away sand and rock from beaches are caused by?
It's caused by the moons gravitational pull
Why isn't a tsunami a tidal wave?
The term "tidal wave" is not well suited for tsunamis because they are caused by earthquakes or, in some cases, landslides and volcanic eruptions. The have nothing to do with the tides.
Coastal floods can be caused by giant tidal waves are called?
Acient Greeks believed that lightning waws a punishment from the god
What is the cause of volcanic activity on io?
Because it is the result of tidal heating from friction in the interior of IO as it's pulled between Jupiter and the other Galilean satellites.
What processes are at work on the largest moons?
The largest moons in our solar system are subjected to various processes. For example, tidal forces from their parent planet can lead to tidal heating, causing geological activity and volcanism. Impact cratering from collisions with asteroids or other objects can also occur. Additionally, some moons may experience geological processes such as tectonic activity, cryovolcanism (volcanic activity with water or ice instead of molten rock), and erosion caused by the moon's own atmosphere or external factors.
