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Yes....a Hurricane is what the storm is called in the Northern Atlantic Ocean. When the same storm occurs in the Pacific Ocean it is referred to as a typhoon. As well as when the storm occurs in the Indian ocean it is referred to as a cyclone.

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Do tsunamis have weather geologic or humans cause?

Tsunamis are primarily caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides which disturb the ocean floor. While weather conditions may influence the generation of tsunamis, such as in the case of typhoons or hurricanes, they are not the main cause. Human activities like underwater explosions or collapsing coastal structures can also trigger tsunamis but these are rarer occurrences compared to natural causes.


Why is typhoon cyclone and tsunami similar?

Typhoons, cyclones, and tsunamis are all natural disasters that involve powerful winds and water. Typhoons and cyclones are both types of storms that form over warm ocean waters, while tsunamis are triggered by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. All three can cause widespread destruction and have the potential to threaten human lives and property.


How do earthquakes And landslides trigger tsunamis?

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What natural disasters have threatened japan over the year?

Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions. The country's location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" makes it especially vulnerable to seismic activities and volcanic events. Tsunamis are a significant threat due to the country's long coastline and proximity to subduction zones. Additionally, typhoons regularly hit Japan, causing widespread damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall.


What three countries are tsunamis most common?

Tsunamis are most common in countries located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, such as Japan, Indonesia, and Chile. These countries experience frequent seismic activity that can trigger tsunamis.

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What natural phenomen often affects japan?

tsunamis, typhoons and earthquakes


Are earthquakes related to landslides or tsunamis?

Earthquakes can trigger both landslides and tsunamis.


How does hurricanes typhoons cyclones tsunamis happen?

air pushes the tide ; making it bigger


Do tsunamis have weather geologic or humans cause?

Tsunamis are primarily caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides which disturb the ocean floor. While weather conditions may influence the generation of tsunamis, such as in the case of typhoons or hurricanes, they are not the main cause. Human activities like underwater explosions or collapsing coastal structures can also trigger tsunamis but these are rarer occurrences compared to natural causes.


How do earthquakes trigger tsunamis?

cause Stephen B is a manwhore.


Can a tsunami trigger a tornado?

No. Tsunamis and tornadoes are completely unrelated phenomena.


What kind of natural disasters does japan expreience?

Japan experiences typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, and occasional tornadoes.


Why is typhoon cyclone and tsunami similar?

Typhoons, cyclones, and tsunamis are all natural disasters that involve powerful winds and water. Typhoons and cyclones are both types of storms that form over warm ocean waters, while tsunamis are triggered by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. All three can cause widespread destruction and have the potential to threaten human lives and property.


How do earthquakes And landslides trigger tsunamis?

The answers on an episode of Bang Goes the Theory on BBC


What natural disasters have threatened japan over the year?

Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions. The country's location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" makes it especially vulnerable to seismic activities and volcanic events. Tsunamis are a significant threat due to the country's long coastline and proximity to subduction zones. Additionally, typhoons regularly hit Japan, causing widespread damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall.


Why does tsunamis happen more than typhoons?

Typhooons are the result of a complex combination of weather conditions and a typhoon only occurs when all factors combine simultaneously. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes under the ocean, they have nothing to do with weather conditions.


What are some natural hazards?

Answermany dormant and some active volcanoes; about 1,500 seismic occurrences (mostly tremors) every year; tsunamis; typhoons