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Are earthquakes related to landslides or tsunamis?

Earthquakes can trigger both landslides and tsunamis.


Can earthquakes cause other geological disasters?

earthquakes can cause tsunamis, landslides, flooding, and volcanos


What damage do earthquakes tsunamis and landslides cause?

A lot of damage


What are some factors that cause tsunamis?

Tsunamis are caused by undersea landslides. There are many possible causes for undersea landslides, but the most common are undersea earthquakes.


Can energy be released in an earthquake that can cause landslides and tsunamis?

Yes, during an earthquake, the release of energy can trigger landslides due to the shaking of the ground, which can dislodge rocks and soil. Additionally, underwater earthquakes can displace large volumes of water, generating tsunamis due to the transfer of energy to the ocean.


What do vibrations from tectonic plate movement cause?

They chiefly cause earthquakes, and could also result to landslides and tsunamis.


Has an earthquake ever caused a tsunami?

Earthquakes can cause tsunamis, along with landslides and volcanic activity in the sea. Practically any disturbance in the ocean can cause a tsunami, and most major tsunamis are caused by earthquakes.


What are five hazards caused by earthquakes?

Earthquakes can cause grounds shaking, tsunamis, landslides and rockfalls, subsidence and lateral spreading, and liquefaction.


What are 3 underwater names that can cause tsunamis?

Underwater landslides, Underwater volcanic eruptions, and Underwater earthquakes


Is energy released in an earthquake cause landslides and tsunamis?

Yes, energy released in an earthquake can trigger landslides by destabilizing slopes. Additionally, earthquakes that occur under the ocean can displace water and generate tsunamis.


Can heavey rain cause a tsunami?

No, heavy rain cannot cause a tsunami. Tsunamis are typically generated by underwater tectonic plate movements, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. Heavy rain does not have the same energy or mechanism to produce a tsunami.


Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?

Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.