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it is actually one, incredibly fast moving wave. contrary to common belief, they are not usually tall as much as they are thick. some tsunamis can be over 30 feet thick

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How many wave were there in the Japanese tsunami?

The Japanese tsunami of 2011 had just one primary wave, which caused widespread devastation along the coast of Japan.


Is the tsunami wave stronger than the hurricane?

Yes, the tsunami wave is stronger than the hurricane. The tsunami wave is a huge pile of water that can travel on land like one of the tsunami wave hit the states of Hawaii on march 11, 2010 off the west coast of the United States after Japan earthquake. Hurricanes are strong enough to blow houses, vehicles and boats away but then have to go back to the water to get more strength but the tsunami wave just continue traveling without having to go back to the water. The tsunami wave is much stronger than the hurricane and it is big enough to crush the whole entire building.


Where did tsunami occur and in which year?

well it depends on what tsunami you mean, there is more than one...


Is a tsunami one large wave?

yes <><><><><> and no. Many tsunamis have multiple shock waves.


What tsunami is not a tidal wave?

The one that is not caused by and earthquake or seaquake. Well you can see that a tsunami will still be in the air, it can be called the wall of water, it goes over land. Wile a tidal wave is a beach wave that still goes over land, that means that a tsunami is worse.


What is a common name of a tsunami?

A common name for a tsunami is a "seismic sea wave."


What is a tsunami called in your own language?

The Japanese word tsunami has been used long enough that it has been adopted into most languages rather than being translated. It means "harbor wave." Tsunami in Japanese is written with the symbol for wave and for harbor. Japan is one of the most common locations for tsunami. The literal translation in English is "wave harbor" meaning "harbor wave". This name came from the fact that they only become visible as huge waves after arriving in shallower waters near shores and harbors, and therefore, they were originally believed to have originated in the harbor.


What would the velocity of a deepwater wave be with a wavelength of 50 meter in a period of 6.5 second?

"A tsunami, also called seismic sea wave or tidal wave, is a catastrophic ocean wave, usually caused by a submarine earthquake occurring less than 50 km (30 miles) beneath the seafloor, with a magnitude greater than 6.5 on the Richter scale. Underwater or coastal landslides or volcanic eruptions also may cause a tsunami. The term tidal wave is more frequently used for such a wave, but it is a misnomer, for the wave has no connection with the tides. A tsunami can have a wavelength in excess of 100 km and period on the order of one hour. Because it has such a long wavelength, a tsunami is a shallow-water wave. Shallow-water waves move with a speed equal to the square root of the product of the acceleration of gravity and the water depth."Problem:In the Pacific Ocean the typical water depth is about 4000 m. What is the speed of a tsunami with a wavelength of 50 km. Solution: 50km is much larger than 8000m = 8km. We have a shallow-water wave.


What is bigger a tidal wave or a tsunami?

A tsunami is typically larger and more powerful than a tidal wave. Tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, whereas tidal waves are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Tsunamis can travel across entire ocean basins and can cause widespread devastation when they reach land.


Are there more than one warning for tsunamis like there is for a tornado?

Yes. There is a tsunami watch is issued if a tsunami may impact an area. A tsunami advisory is issued if a tsunami poses a threat to areas in or along the water. A tsunami warning is issued if a tsunami is expected to cause widespread flooding.


How many people can one tsunami wave kill?

The number of people a tsunami wave can kill depends on many factors, such as the wave's height, speed, and the population density of the area it hits. In major tsunamis, thousands of people have been killed, while smaller events may result in fewer casualties. Early warning systems and evacuation procedures can help reduce the death toll.


Are tsunamis just one wave?

No, tsunamis are not just one wave. They are a series of waves caused by underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions. These waves can be separated by periods of minutes to hours, with the first wave typically not being the largest.