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The tsunami triggered by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011 reportedly struck a coastal city in Japan at just over 23 meters (77 feet) high. In many places along Japan's coasts the waves were up to 4 stories high at 10 meters (33 feet). The tsunami wave speed was estimated to be 500mph or 800 kilometers per hour, which crossed the Pacific Ocean reaching the Coastlines from Alaska to Chile.
In comparison, the 2010 Chile earthquake generated tsunami waves measuring 2-9 meters along the northeastern Honshu coastline in Japan.
The 2011 Christchurch earthquake produced a series of 3.5 m (11 ft) high tsunami waves.
The highest tsunami apparently is the 1958 Lituya Baymega-tsunami with a record height of 524 m (1742 ft), which is taller than the Empire State Building and Sears Tower for comparison.
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Does Turkey have tsunamis?
no not really they have tsunamis , may be reached as 5-6 meters height but not can be specified as a Tsunami!
When was the last time a tsunami happened?
One occurred in Japan just last week, on March 11, 2011. It was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that shook beneath the Pacific Ocean close to Japan. The tsunami ran 500 mph until it hit land, and the impact was so hard that California received tsunami warnings too. A tsunami hit Hawaii, and another hit Southern Cali. It didn't cause much damage to California, except for Crescent City and San Pedro.
Why did you not have tsunami 20 years ago?
There have been tsunamis through all of Earth's history. They did not just start in the past 20 years.
Which countries tsunami are occur?
A tsunami can occur in any country with a coastline. The vast majority, if not all, occur in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Earthquakes on the Ring of Fire is typically the cause of most of them.
What is the death toll for tsunamis?
Tsunamis have caused significant loss of life in the past, with death tolls varying depending on the specific event. For instance, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami resulted in approximately 230,000 deaths across several countries, while the 2011 Japan tsunami led to around 16,000 deaths. Tsunamis can be devastating due to their sudden impact and the widespread destruction they cause.
How has japan tried to prepare for tsunamis in the past?
Japan knows they have tsunamis when a valcano erupts or a earthquake happens.
Where and how often are tnunamis generrated?
Tsunamis are generated when fault lines under the ocean slip past each other during an major undersea earthquake. Japan's recent earthquake caused a tsunami that somewhat threatened the West Coast of the USA. and Japan itself. Roughly 6 tsunamis are generated every century. To learn more, go to this website: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/tsunami
Does Turkey have tsunamis?
no not really they have tsunamis , may be reached as 5-6 meters height but not can be specified as a Tsunami!
Where have some tsunamis happen in the past year?
a tsunami happened in Hawaii in the summer and that's all i know
When was the last time a tsunami happened?
One occurred in Japan just last week, on March 11, 2011. It was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that shook beneath the Pacific Ocean close to Japan. The tsunami ran 500 mph until it hit land, and the impact was so hard that California received tsunami warnings too. A tsunami hit Hawaii, and another hit Southern Cali. It didn't cause much damage to California, except for Crescent City and San Pedro.
How did the tsunami erupt in japan?
Tsumanis do not erupt; volcanoes erupt. Tsunamis are waves caused by friction between two plates underneath the ocean. When two plates try to move past each other, most of the time there is no issue. Sometimes, though, the plates will get stuck until there is finally enough pressure to push past the obstruction. This built-up pressure is released into the surrounding ocean and leads to tsunamis. Japan sits at the border between four different plates and as a result, experiences many tsunamis.
Why did you not have tsunami 20 years ago?
There have been tsunamis through all of Earth's history. They did not just start in the past 20 years.
Which countries tsunami are occur?
A tsunami can occur in any country with a coastline. The vast majority, if not all, occur in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Earthquakes on the Ring of Fire is typically the cause of most of them.
What is the death toll for tsunamis?
Tsunamis have caused significant loss of life in the past, with death tolls varying depending on the specific event. For instance, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami resulted in approximately 230,000 deaths across several countries, while the 2011 Japan tsunami led to around 16,000 deaths. Tsunamis can be devastating due to their sudden impact and the widespread destruction they cause.
Has the Bahamas ever have a tsunami?
Yes, the Bahamas has experienced tsunamis in the past. Although they are not as common as in other regions with more active tectonic activity, the Bahamas can still be at risk from tsunamis generated by earthquakes or underwater landslides in the region. The last recorded significant tsunami in the Bahamas occurred in 1867.
Has a tsunami originated in the pacific ocean in the past 100 years?
Yes, several tsunamis have originated in the Pacific Ocean in the past 100 years. Notable examples include the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, and the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake tsunami in Japan. Both events caused widespread devastation and loss of life across multiple countries around the Pacific Rim.
Could tsunamis affect the US or have tsunamis in the past?
Yes. Tsunamis have struck Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington with varying degrees of damage. There is also some concern for the east coast. It is not a question of if a tsunami will affect the U.S. in the future, it's a question of when.
