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Most tsunamis travel at speeds of 500 to 800 kilometers per hour (approximately 310 to 500 miles per hour) in the open ocean. This high speed is comparable to that of a commercial jetliner, allowing tsunamis to cover vast distances quickly. However, their height is usually only a few feet, making them difficult to detect until they approach shallower coastal waters. As they near land, their speed decreases, but their height can increase dramatically, leading to potentially devastating impacts.
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Which ocean has the most whales?
There is no ocean that has the most whales all year. Because whales migrate, at certain times of the year the Indian ocean or the Southern ocean will have the most whales. The most species of whales are found in the Southern ocean.
Is China on the Indian Ocean?
No, no part of China touches/borders the Indian Ocean, most of it is the Pacific Ocean.
What does transatlantic passengers mean?
Transatlantics is when you travel to another country by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean
Which regions produce the most fish the Atlantic ocean the Indian ocean or the pacific ocean?
What two bodies of water does the panama canal
What was the most common way for white settlers to travel the Oregon Trail?
The most common way for them to travel was by foot or covererd wagons
How fast are tsunamis in miles per hour?
Tsunamis can travel close to the speed of sound. The most recent one traveled at about 200 mph.
Which ocean has the most tsunamis?
Indian
What ocean is most likely to have tsunamis?
Any really....
Can a tsunami happen in the ocean?
Yes. Most tsunamis are in the ocean. It is rare to see them in lakes.
When does tsunamis happen?
Tsunamis happen when an earthquake occurs on the ocean floor, causing the water to move vigorously.
Where do tsunamis mostly occur in the world?
Tsunamis mostly occur in the Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire," where tectonic plate movements are frequent. Countries such as Japan, Indonesia, and Chile are particularly prone to tsunamis due to their proximity to tectonic plate boundaries and underwater earthquakes.
What is the most common cause of tsunamis?
Tsunami are waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.
Where do you find tsunamis the most?
Tsunamis are most commonly found in the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire, which is an area known for its tectonic activity. This region includes the coasts of countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Chile, and the west coast of the United States. Areas near subduction zones, where tectonic plates collide, are particularly prone to generating tsunamis.
Why are tsunami waves frequent in Pacific Ocean?
Tsunamis mostly occur in the Pacific Ocean because they are made because of Earthquakes and lots of earthquakes happen in the ring of fire.
What kind of waves are slowest and most dangerous?
Tsunamis are the slowest and most dangerous waves. They can travel at high speeds over open ocean but slow down and increase in height as they reach shallow waters near the coast, resulting in destructive flooding.
Which continent do tsunamis happen most?
Since Tsunamis occur mostly in the Pacific Ocean, we can assume that they would most affect Asia, Australia, and other places along that side of the world.I hope that (somewhat) helped! :)
Has the Indian Ocean faced a tsunami?
Yes, there have been many tsunamis in the Indian Ocean. The most recent major one was 2004-12-26.
