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What is a large wave caused by an earth quake called?

if you are talking about water it is called a tsunami that could knock you into a brick wall or a wall that could make you either die or get unconsious


What is a wall built to keep out water?

a dam


What is the Difference between an active earth pressure and passive earth pressure?

When the wall moves away from the backfill, the earth pressure on the wall decreases. This minimum pressure is called active earth pressure. On the other hand if the wall moves towards the backfill, the earth pressure increases. This maximum pressure is called passive earth pressure.


What is a wall along water to keep the water from overflowing onto land?

A structure built along a body of water to prevent flooding onto nearby land is called a seawall or a flood wall. These barriers help to reduce erosion and protect property from water damage during high tides or storms.


What is called a ceramic vessel with a spigot that is made to hang on a wall?

A ceramic vessel with a spigot that is made to hang on a wall is called a "wall-mounted ceramic water dispenser."


What is a wall of earth built to keep out water?

An earth embankment is a structure constructed using compacted earth to prevent water from entering or flooding an area. It is commonly used as a barrier against rivers or as part of drainage systems in various engineering and construction projects.


What are bulkheads used for in pools?

Bulkheads is the navy term for wall, therefor to keep the water in.


Was NYC built on swampland?

Pretty much. One reason Wall Street is called that is the colony had to build a massive wall ( it is still there ) to keep back the water so they could build. When the Twin Towers fell and they showed the land under the towers you could see part of that wall.


The location on the surface of the earth immediately above the origin of a fault is called?

The location on the surface of the earth immediately above the origin of a fault is called the "epicenter."


What is a wall of water caused by an earthquake called?

A wall of water caused by an earthquake is called a tsunami. Tsunamis are large ocean waves generated by seismic activity such as underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.


Where is the wall that was not designed to keep people out?

A prison wall, which is designed to keep people in.


Where did Attila the Hun from?

Mongolia, Asia, Earth, Milky way