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If the Coast Guard warns of a giant wave of water approaching the shore as a result of a major earthquake they are warning of?

If the Coast Guard warns of a giant wave of water approaching the shore as a result of a major earthquake, they are warning of...... a tsunami


What are the natural warning signs that tsunamis are coming?

Natural warning signs of an approaching tsunami include a sudden rise or fall in sea level, a loud roaring sound coming from the ocean, and water receding unusually far from the shoreline. Additionally, an earthquake or strong shaking felt near the coast can be a precursor to a tsunami.


What is the status of the tsunami watch on the west coast?

See the related link to view a map of the warning levels for the West Coast in the wake of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.


Can a Japanese earthquake affect US?

Yes, An earthquake in Japan can result in a tsunami that impacts Hawaii, Guam, Alaska or the US west coast


Write a preface on class 10th tsunami project?

A tsunami earthquakeis an earthquake that triggers a tsunami of a magnitude that is very much larger than the magnitude of the earthquake as measured by shorter-period seismic waves. The term was introduced by Hiroo Kanamori in 1972.Such events are a result of relatively slow rupture velocities. They are particularly dangerous as a large tsunami may arrive at a neighbouring coast with little or no warning.


The largest earthquake of the twentieth century occurred along the coast of which continent?

The largest earthquake of the 20th Century happened along the coast of South America. It is known as the Great Chilean Earthquake.


What city in Japan did the earthquake happen in?

The Northeastern Coast.


Where did the earthquake of Japan start?

60km of the coast of japan


Why is the Continental Shelf very wide off the coast of the Carolinas but is very narrow off the coast of Southern California near La Jolla?

because there is less earthquake activity on the east coast. because there is less earthquake activity on the east coast.


When did this tsunami occur in japan?

It was caused by an earthquake off the coast.


Where in the US is the earthquake risk the highest?

California on the west coast


Which coast in North America is likely hit by earthquake?

The West Coast of the U.S. (California, Oregon, Washington)