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hurricanes no, earthquakes yes. thats what causes Tsunamis... underwater earthquakes.

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Can hurricanes form from earthquakes?

No, they aren't connected. Earthquakes have to do with underwater disturbances causing the ground to shake. Hurricanes are basically giant storms that spin.


Can earthquakes happen underwater?

Of course! In fact, underwater earthquakes are a major cause of tsunamis.


Why do hurricanes and earthquakes do not happen in south Africa?

Earthquakes can happen, but on small scales, the country does not lie on a tectonic plate, so they will not occur


Do all countreis have earthquakes?

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What are three natural disasters that happen in the world?

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Can you stop earthquakes?

No, earthquakes happen on there own. Kind of like how you can't stop tsunamis, tornadoes, or hurricanes.


Do hurricanes make tsunamis?

No, hurricanes do not make tsunamis. Hurricanes are formed by atmospheric conditions, while tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides displacing water.


Why are people more prepared for a hurricane then an earthquake?

hurricanes don't happen as often as earthquakes


How do you compare earthquakes to hurricanes?

Well, they are both natural disasters that can inflict severe harm on people. They can kill and spread mass panic. Some differences would be the fact that hurricanes are far more predictable than earthquakes and that hurricanes usually only affect the shoreline, unlike earthquakes which can happen anywhere.


Has California had any hurricanes or earthquakes?

California has had many earthquakes, but no recorded hurricanes.


Can earthquakes happen under water?

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What types of natural disasters are Haiti prone to?

Earthquakes and Hurricanes and flooding are the biggest disasters that happen to Haiti.