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How did the Thailand tsunami occur?

An earthquake occurred under the pacific sea floor.


Why was there an earthquake then a tsunami?

No. The answer is, first the earth trembles (there is earthquake), and if that earthquake is in sea or ocean, the water would be quaked too. As a result tidal waves will be created.. and that is Tsunami


What is caused by an earthquake under the ocean and can do damage great distances from the focus?

If and earthquake occurs under the ocean. If one plate moves upwards vertically than the other plate. Then it will causes a killer wave on sea called a TSUNAMI which can cause severe effect even at a great distance from the sea.


When do tsunamis typically occur?

tsunamis usually occurs after an earthquake specially under sea earthquakes.


How does a Tsunamis effect an earthquake?

They actually don't. Earthquakes can effect tsunamis by causing them when they occur in the sea.


What can result if an earthquake causes a sudden vertical change in the sea floor?

A sudden vertical change in the sea floor during an earthquake can result in a tsunami. The movement of the sea floor displaces a large volume of water, which then forms powerful and destructive ocean waves that can travel long distances and cause widespread damage to coastal regions.


Why didn't a tsunami occur after the Christchurch earthquake?

A tsunami did occur after the Christchurch earthquake, but it was relatively small and localized. The earthquake did not generate a large enough displacement of water to create a significant tsunami. Additionally, the orientation of the fault line and the shallow depth of the earthquake further limited the potential for a widespread tsunami.


Does an earthquake always mean an tsunami?

No, Only earthquakes which cause changes to sea floor topography result in tsunami.


How is an earthquake related to a tsunami?

Tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes that occur on the ocean floor. Tsunamis are also referred to as Seismic Sea Waves


Where do Tsunamis happen around the world?

Tsunamis can happen in the Pacific Ocean along the Ring of Fire, which is a horseshoe-shaped zone of earthquake-prone areas. They can also occur in the Indian Ocean, particularly near the Indonesian archipelago. Additionally, tsunamis have been known to occur in the Mediterranean Sea and the Caribbean Sea.


What happens to sea waves when an earthquake is generated?

Sometimes a tsunami can occur after an earthquake has taken place. You can know when a tsunami will occur by the way the water reacts at a beach near the ocean. The water will start to pull away from the beach faster than a tide will. When this happens, the tsunami is about to strike.


What can sometimes happen if the is an earthquake under the sea?

If there is an earthquake under the sea, you might die, if you are on a ship.