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A natural event that can generate a tsunami is an undersea earthquake. These are usually caused by the tectonic plates on the sea floor moving in some fashion. Also an underwater volcanic eruption can generate a tsunami. And whoever is writing stupid non-helpful answers to questions please stop. Thank you.
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How does tsunami erupt?
well there are tectonic plates at the end of the sea and then one of those tectonic plates go up and a tsunami will erupt?
How are earthquakes made in japan?
Plate Tectonics, a natural process that can occur anywhere in the world. (What happens, is, an earthquake is made when 2 plates collide into one another - making the recent earthquake, and the tsunami that followed after.)
Why do most oceanic quakes not form a tsunami?
Well first of all earthquakes form tsunami's because the ground is shaking and being broken up which makes the water uneven and cause the water to move and the more closer it gets to shore the more shallow the water is their and will cause a tsunami.The main reason is that the underwater earthquakes are not strong enough to generate a tsunami.Additional answerWhen one tectonic plate slides over the top of another suddenly the sea floor rises abruptly, pushing all the water directly above it upwards. This causes the tsunami. But not all plate movements are large enough to cause a tsunami.
Can anything other than an earthquake cause a tsunami?
nothing else except maybe a large enough meteorite impact. The one that killed the dinosaurs I'll bet had a nice sized tsunami.
How many minutes after the earthquake in Japan did the tsunami hit?
A tsunami cannot be precisely predicted even if the right magnitude of an earthquake occurs in the right location. Systems that uses bottom pressure sensors attached to buoys can successfully predict a tsunami. No one yet knows why a tsunami may or may not occur after an earthquake. It is not necessary that a Tsunami follows an earthquake. It only happens when focus of earthquake is in the sea bed. Since earthquakes are caused by seismic waves produced due to collisions of the tectonic plates, these waves high disturbance in the sea water and hence the water takes the form of Tsunamis.
When did a tsunami event occur?
One occurred in 2004 in the Indian Ocean.
What is a type of boundary that will cause a tsunami?
A subduction zone boundary, where one tectonic plate is forced below another, can cause a tsunami when there is a sudden movement resulting in the displacement of a large volume of water. This can trigger a tsunami, with the potential to generate destructive waves.
Why did the tsunami in Japan happen?
The Tsunami was caused by the large earthquake that preceded it.
Why should you not light a matchstick after a tsunami?
After a tsunami or other natural disaster there may be broken gas lines. Lighting a match near one may cause and explosion.
What hit atlantis a ttsunmai or an earthquake?
Atlantis was believed to have been hit by a powerful tsunami, as described by Plato in his dialogues. This catastrophic event led to the submergence of the island. It is theorized that the tsunami may have been caused by a major earthquake or other geological event.
Where can one find tsunami pictures?
Someone wanting to find tsunami pictures could find them online or in books at their local library. Anyone can go to their local library and find pictures of natural disasters, like a tsunami. Also, tsunami pictures are all over the internet and can easily be found.
Where can one find pictures of the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia?
The National Geographic website has an amazing collection of photos taken before and after the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia. The website also contains numerous articles detailing the event.
Can the tsunami that hit japan come to Utah?
No. The tsunami, or any tsunami that is likely to occur, can only affect coastal areas and will come no more than a few miles inland even over flat land. There are hundreds of miles of mountains between Utah and the coast. There is only one event that could trigger a tsunami large enough to cross mountains: a missive impact from an asteroid or comet. But such an event has not happened in at least 65 million years and I'd bet a great deal that one will not happen in our lifetime.
What was the height of the India tsunami?
the Indian ocean earthquake of 2004 26th December measured 9.3 on the Richter scale. this earthquake was one of the most worst natural disasters in history. this was no ordinary tsunami but a mega-thrust tsunami.
What was the height of the tsunami in Alaska?
the tsunami hit alaska lity bay in july 9,1958 and the tsunami was about 1,720 feet tall
Can a tsunami hit nantucket?
While rare, it is possible for a tsunami to affect Nantucket due to its location along the coast. The island's low-lying topography makes it susceptible to flooding from a tsunami, especially if the event is triggered by an earthquake in the vicinity. Local authorities in Nantucket would have an emergency response plan in place to mitigate the impacts of a tsunami if one were to occur.
What was the most recent destructive tsunami?
One tsunami would be the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
