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Unlike Japan California's' continental shelf is very steep and almost acts like a drop off when you get far enough out. Most of a Tsunamis power is below the surface so If a Tsunami were to approach California It would lose a great deal of energy as it hit the shelf and the remaining would still need to travel almost 30 miles until it reached the coast at the longest near San Fransisco and 10 miles until it reached the coast near Cambria at the smallest.
So could a Tsunami happen in California?
If it was significantly stronger than the recent one that hit Japan than yes and the force that created such a strong wave would also create another Tsunami that would wipe the island country off the map.
What else can I help you with?
What is the name of the tsunami that had hit Thailand?
Tsunamis don't get real names as hurricanes and typhoons do. It is often refereed to as the Boxing Day tsunami or the Indian Ocean tsunami.
Did the Tsunami hit Molokai?
No, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami did not hit Molokai in Hawaii. Molokai is located in the central Pacific Ocean and was not affected by the tsunami.
When will a tsunami hit Ireland?
It is impossible to predict when a tsunami will happen until it is triggered.
When was the last tsunami that hit the US?
The last tsunami to hit the US was in March 2011. The same tsunami that hit Japan also caused damage in Hawaii and along the U.S. West Coast. One person in California was killed.
Was Sydney Australia affected by the tsunami that hit Brisbane Australia?
No, Sydney was not directly affected by the tsunami that hit Brisbane, Australia. Tsunamis are usually localized events and their impact is limited to specific areas along the coastline where they make landfall.
Why did tsunami hit Japan?
The tsunami hit because of the earthquake shifted the ground and caused the tsunami.
Where did the tallest tsunami hit?
the tsunami hit in Lituya Bay, Alaska
Where did the Japan tsunami hit?
The tsunami hit Japan's northeastern islands.
Did the tsunami hit sendai?
Yes. Sendai was one of the worst hit places by the Tsunami of March 11, 2011.
Is it possible for South Korea hit by a tsunami?
Yes. Any country that has a shoreline against the sea can be hit by a tsunami
What is the name of the tsunami that had hit Thailand?
Tsunamis don't get real names as hurricanes and typhoons do. It is often refereed to as the Boxing Day tsunami or the Indian Ocean tsunami.
Did the Tsunami hit Molokai?
No, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami did not hit Molokai in Hawaii. Molokai is located in the central Pacific Ocean and was not affected by the tsunami.
When will the next tsunami hit japan?
There is no way of knowing when the next tsunami will occur.
When will a tsunami hit Ireland?
It is impossible to predict when a tsunami will happen until it is triggered.
What was the height and width of the tsunami that hit Japan?
The tsunami that hit Japan hit many parts of it. So there are a lot of different measurements. Please be more specific.
Can tsunami hit Egypt?
It can but it is unlikely.
Did a tsunami hit the US?
Not recently.
