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Plate tectonics cause earthquakes when tectonic plates move and release built-up stress at their boundaries. Landslides can occur during earthquakes when the shaking of the ground causes slope failures. Tidal waves, or tsunamis, can be generated by underwater earthquakes or landslides that displace large volumes of water.

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What happen before tidal waves?

Before tidal waves, underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides can trigger the displacement of large amounts of water, resulting in the formation of a tidal wave. This sudden displacement of water creates a wave that propagates through the ocean, eventually reaching shore.


What mechanism is most responsible for generating the internal heat of lo that drives the volcanic activity?

The heat responsible for volcanic activity is essentially the magma within the mantle. Plate tectonics also a play a hug role in the formation of volcanoes, such as the plate boundary of which it was formed. The tectonics of the environment of which this volcano was derived will determine the way in which the magma/heat is formed.


Where do tidal waves come from?

Tidal waves, also known as tsunamis, are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides displacing a large volume of water in the ocean. This displacement creates powerful and destructive waves that travel across the ocean at high speeds, eventually reaching and crashing onto shorelines.


Where do tidal wave occur?

mostly in the Pacific Ocean


How can you tell if a tidal wave will hit?

Tidal waves, or tsunamis, are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. Monitoring seismic activity in coastal regions and having a warning system in place can help predict and prepare for potential tidal waves. A sudden rise or fall in sea level, unusual ocean behavior, and warning signs from animals can also indicate that a tidal wave may be approaching.

Related Questions

What are two bad things that can happen as a result of plate tectonics how did plate tectonics cause these events?

Tidal waves, Earthquakes, landslides


What are some effects of landslides?

earthquakes may occur because of landslides and tidal waves may also be effects.


Why isn't a tsunami a tidal wave?

The term "tidal wave" is not well suited for tsunamis because they are caused by earthquakes or, in some cases, landslides and volcanic eruptions. The have nothing to do with the tides.


What are the causes and effects of earthquakes?

Earthquakes are caused by faulting, a sudden lateral or vertical movement of rock along the break of the surface - because of plate tectonics. The surface of the Earth is broken up into 'plates', and those plates are constantly shifting against each other. In this way, earthquakes occur. Effects of earthquakes are usually disastrous but it usually depends on the magnitude of the quake. They can include structural damage (to manmade structures), fires, landslides, loss of human and animal life, and tsunamis (or tidal waves).


What are some natural effects of earthquakes?

Rupturing of soil, ground Soil liquefaction Fires Landslides Avalanches Tidal forces/waves Tsunamis Floods Loss of life, shelter, etc...


What are giant tidal waves called?

i would say earthquakes but there are more reasons edit: Tidal waves are the byproduct of undersea plate tectonics. Subduction zones create large amounts of friction which then in turn create seismic waves which are transferred in to the surrounding sea water and take the form of fast moving waves in the open ocean. When the water becomes more shallow is when you see the classic images of a tsunami or tidal wave.


What other natural disasters occur during earthquakes?

Earthquakes can trigger landslides and can cause tsunami (tidal waves). Earthquakes also cause damage to infrastructure which can lead to fires (especially where gas pipelines are damaged) and may cause the spread of disease due to damage to water and sewer pipe lines.


Is the earth's surface always changing?

Earth's surface is subject to the slow but immutable changes due to plate tectonics. The action of water, wind and other weather affect the earth. Note that weather is generally considered to be sun-driven. The affect of the tectonic-spawned actions of vulcanism, earthquakes and tidal waves has an impact. Things visiting from space can make a difference as well.The weather, meteor and asteroid impacts, and plate tectonics cause changes in the surface features of the Earth.


How does a tidal wave form and what are the factors that contribute to its creation?

A tidal wave, also known as a tsunami, forms when there is a sudden displacement of a large volume of water, usually caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. The factors that contribute to the creation of a tidal wave include the magnitude and location of the underwater disturbance, the depth of the water, and the shape of the coastline.


What happen before tidal waves?

Before tidal waves, underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides can trigger the displacement of large amounts of water, resulting in the formation of a tidal wave. This sudden displacement of water creates a wave that propagates through the ocean, eventually reaching shore.


Are tsunamis caused by tidal waves?

no it is caused by earthquakes


What is the tidal wave caused by earthquakes called?

Tsunami