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Not. Tsunamis as they are more properly called, are much longer in length and duration than ordinary waves. So unlike a normal wind driven wave that washes in an out in a few seconds, a tsunami wave is a massive surge of water that keeps coming in for several minutes. Tsunamis can also be taller than ordinary waves.
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How are tidal waves the same as tsunamis?
They are very different. Tidal waves are waves created by the gravitational pull of the moon, where tsunamis are created by an event such as an earthquake. Tsunamis can be very destructive. Both are made of water, there are not very many similarities between them.
Is the tidal zone the same as the twight zone?
No, the tidal zone refers to the area of the shoreline that is submerged and exposed by the tides. The twilight zone, on the other hand, is a layer of the ocean that lies below the sunlit surface waters and above the deep ocean, where sunlight is scarce.
Are a seismic sea wave and a tsunami the same thing?
Yes, a seismic sea wave and a tsunami are the same thing. They both refer to a series of ocean waves that are typically caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions and can result in destructive coastal flooding.
What is the another name for tidal wave?
Another name for tsunami is tidal wave. They are both huge waves caused by earthquakes. Also, both their sizes depend on where the earthquake's epicenter and focus is. So, they are exactly the same thing.
What's the difference between a tsunami and a tidal wave?
A tsunami is caused by yhe disturbances of the sea while the tidal wave is by the connection by moon
Are tidal waves generated the same way as ocean waves?
no, they are created by earthquakes.
Is wave power and tidle power the same?
No, they are not the same. Wave power refers to electricity or high pressure pumped water which is derived from the transformation of the kinetic and potential energy of ocean waves. Tidal energy refers to electricity which is derived from the transformation of the kinetic energy of tidal flows through narrow channels or from the potential energy of seawater impounded from tidal flows.
Are tidal waves and wave power the same thing?
No, they are different.
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 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.
Is a tidal wave the same thing as a typhoon?
No. The term tidal wave may refer either to a tidal bore or a tsunami, both of which are entirely different from typhoons. A typhoon is a hurricane that occurs in the western Pacific Ocean; a storm that produces large waves, torrential rain, and very powerful winds. A tsunami is a long-ocean wave or series of waves triggered by some disturbance on the seafloor, usually an earthquake. A tidal bore is a surge of water that occurs when a rising tide is funneled into an inlet or estuary.
How are ocean waves and ocean currents the same?
beats me XD
What natural occurrence is most similar to a tsunami?
Tidal waves and seismic sea waves were used earlier for the same thing as a tsunami.
Are ocean waves and sound waves different?
ocean waves have to do with water and sound waves have to do with sound
How are tidal waves the same as tsunamis?
They are very different. Tidal waves are waves created by the gravitational pull of the moon, where tsunamis are created by an event such as an earthquake. Tsunamis can be very destructive. Both are made of water, there are not very many similarities between them.
Do waves with the same amplitude have the same speed?
No, waves with the same amplitude do not necessarily have the same speed. The speed of a wave is determined by the medium through which the wave is traveling, not its amplitude. Different waves (like sound waves or ocean waves) can have the same amplitude but travel at different speeds depending on the properties of the medium.
Is the tidal zone the same as the twight zone?
No, the tidal zone refers to the area of the shoreline that is submerged and exposed by the tides. The twilight zone, on the other hand, is a layer of the ocean that lies below the sunlit surface waters and above the deep ocean, where sunlight is scarce.
