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No. Tsunamis are caused by a large movement of mass. In most cases it is related to an undersea earthquake that cause portions of the sea floor to move up or down. Some tsunamis are triggered by landslides.

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One effect of shock waves on the Earth?

Shock waves can be generated by earthquakes, explosions, or meteorite impacts. These shock waves can cause damage to structures, trigger tsunamis, and generate vibrations that can be felt over long distances.


Is a tsunami one large wave?

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Do all tsunamis have huge waves that do a lot of damage?

No. Tsunamis and tidal waves are actually quite different. True tidal waves are just that - tidal waves. Tsunamis are usually triggered by underwater earthquakes, volcanoes or nearby seismic activity.


How do shock waves from an earthquake impact the surrounding environment and structures?

Shock waves from an earthquake can cause significant damage to the surrounding environment and structures. The intense shaking can lead to landslides, ground liquefaction, and structural collapse. Buildings, bridges, and roads may be severely damaged or destroyed, posing a threat to human life and safety. Additionally, the shock waves can trigger tsunamis in coastal areas, further impacting the environment and structures.


Do tsunamis create hurricanes?

No, tsunamis are created by undersea earthquakes. Sometimes a hurricane may cause very rough seas and create large waves, but tsunamis are a different disaster.


The cause of normal waves but not tsunamis?

the normal waves are produced due to the attractional or gravitational force between the earth and the moon but the tsunamis are caused due to the movement of the tectonic plates undet the ocean.


What percent of volcanoes cause tidal waves?

no volcanoes cause tidal waves - the plates create land. earthquakes, however, do make tidal waves and tsunamis in the aftermath. look that up instead.


How do sunamis work?

its spelled tsunamis, and they are commonly caused by underwater earthquakes that cause massive waves.


Tsunamis are what?

Tsunamis that are triggered by volcanic eruptions


What causes tsunamis floods?

No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.


What waves cause damage to property?

Tsunamis, storm surges, and rogue waves are examples of waves that can cause damage to property. Tsunamis are large ocean waves typically caused by undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, storm surges are abnormally high tides driven by strong winds during severe storms, and rogue waves are unexpectedly large and powerful waves that can occur even in seemingly calm conditions.


Are Tsunamis twisting spirals of air?

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