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Such waves have nothing to do with tides. The preferred term is tsunami.

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What is the another name for tidal wave?

Another name for tsunami is tidal wave. They are both huge waves caused by earthquakes. Also, both their sizes depend on where the earthquake's epicenter and focus is. So, they are exactly the same thing.


A tidal wave created by an earthquake is know as a?

Tsunami


What is a long wave caused by an underwater earthquake or other disturbance called?

A tidal wave is caused by an earthquake.


Do waves occur before or after an earthquake?

waves occur all the time but after an earthquake tidal waves occur. Tidal waves are the cause of the tectonic plates colliding underwater. After the collision over time the wave goes form a small bump in the water to growing bigger and bigger into giant super wave capable of destroying towns.


What name is given to a tidal wave?

Tsunami is the name given to a tidal wave.


What is another name for tidal waves?

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What is a tidal wave caused by a earthquake?

This is known as a tsunami.


What is the corret name for a tidal wave?

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What is a tsunami and how is it caused?

A tsunami is a huge tidal wave caused by an underwater earthquake.


What is the name for a large wave and damaging wave often caused by an earthquake?

Answer A "Tsunami". *Note: A Tsunami Wave is often wrongly named "Tidal Wave", although they have absolutely nothing to do with Tidal systems.


When would a tsunamic occur?

A tsunami is an ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake. It would occur after an earthquake.


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A tidal wave? A Tsunami?