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i would say earthquakes but there are more reasons
edit: Tidal waves are the byproduct of undersea plate tectonics. Subduction zones create large amounts of friction which then in turn create seismic waves which are transferred in to the surrounding sea water and take the form of fast moving waves in the open ocean. When the water becomes more shallow is when you see the classic images of a tsunami or tidal wave.
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Surface waves are also called?
L waves
What are sound waves called?
Sound waves are called mechanical waves cause they need a material medium for their flow. Not only are they mechanical, but compression & lonqitudinal. -Apex:)
What are sound waves of irregular vibration in matter?
The sound waves of irregular vibration in matter is called noise.
What is it called when the distant between successive crest waves?
the distance between the crests of two succesive waves is called the wavelength. It is directly related to the frequency of the wave
A barrier that breaks the force of incoming waves is called?
A barrier that breaks the force of incoming waves is called a breakwater. It is also called a sea wall. Some piers and wharves are also devices that break the force of incoming waves.BREAKWATER is the barrier that breaks the force of incoming waves.
Coastal floods can be caused by giant tidal waves are called?
Acient Greeks believed that lightning waws a punishment from the god
Are Tsunamis twisting spirals of air?
Tsunamis are giant tidal waves.
What waves do all the energy from the sun is called?
Tidal Waves
What is a giant ocean wave caused by an earthquake or a severe storm called?
A Tsunami, or tidal wave, or seismic sea wave may be caused by an earthquake. It is incorrect to refer to giant ocean waves caused by severe storms as tsunamis. Severe storms may cause giant ocean waves referred to as "Rogue Waves" - which are distinct from and NOT the same as Tsunamis.
Why are they no longer called tidal waves?
Tsunamis are not called Tidal waves anymore, as tsunamis are not affected by the tides. Tides do not affect how strong or tall the tsunamis are and that is why tsunamis are not commonly called tidal waves anymore because the word 'tidal' is misleading.
What is volcanic activity of the ocean floor can cause giant tidal waves called?
Volcanic activity on the ocean floor can cause giant tidal waves known as tsunamis. These waves are typically triggered by underwater volcanic eruptions or the collapse of volcanic islands, which displace large volumes of water. When the energy from the eruption or collapse is released, it generates powerful waves that can travel across oceans at high speeds, leading to significant coastal impact upon reaching land.
Giant tidal waves which wash away sand and rock from beaches are caused by?
It's caused by the moons gravitational pull
What is fast stream of water that can cause destruction called?
tidal waves i beileve
What measures intensity of tidal waves?
The intensity of tidal waves is typically measured using a scale called the "Tsunami Intensity Scale" or the "Tsunami Magnitude Scale." This scale measures the amplitude of the waves, the speed at which the waves are traveling, and the energy they carry. The higher the magnitude on the scale, the more intense the tidal wave is considered to be.
Some of the advantages of tidal wave energy?
Tidal waves are unpredictable. There is no way at present to capture their energy. We can capture the energy of tides and also of waves, but not of tidal waves.
What is a giant ocean wave caused by an earthquake or a severe storm?
A Tsunami, or tidal wave, or seismic sea wave may be caused by an earthquake. It is incorrect to refer to giant ocean waves caused by severe storms as tsunamis. Severe storms may cause giant ocean waves referred to as "Rogue Waves" - which are distinct from and NOT the same as Tsunamis.
What are advantages of tidal waves?
There are no obvious advantages of tidal waves. The damage they do outweighs anything else.
