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Why are tsunami waves in the open ocean limited in height?
Because width doesn't matter in a tsunami. The width is typically the length of the shore. It would be extremely difficult to classify a tsunami based upon height and width when the width is simply incomparable.
When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its?
Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
How dangerous are tsunami in the open ocean and why?
Tsunamis in the open ocean are not dangerous at all; they aren't even noticeable. In deep ocean water a tsunamis is only a few feet to a few inches high and dozens of miles long. It is only when a tsunami reaches shallow water that it gains height.
Why a tsunami cannot be seen as it travels through the ocean?
A tsunami is not typically visible in deep ocean waters because it has a long wavelength and low amplitude, causing the wave height to be small compared to the water depth. This makes it difficult to detect visually. It is only when the tsunami approaches shallow waters near coastal areas that the wave height increases, leading to the devastating impact we associate with tsunamis.
How much water does it take to make a 30000 foot tsunami?
A tsunami is created by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, not by adding water. The height of a tsunami is determined by the magnitude of the seismic event that generated it. Tsunamis can travel across entire ocean basins and can reach hundreds of feet in height by the time they make landfall.
Why are tsunami waves in the open ocean limited in height?
Because width doesn't matter in a tsunami. The width is typically the length of the shore. It would be extremely difficult to classify a tsunami based upon height and width when the width is simply incomparable.
What is the depth of an underwater mountain?
An underwater mountain has height from the ocean bottom, the top and bottom of the mountain have depth from the surface of the water.
When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its?
Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
How dangerous are tsunami in the open ocean and why?
Tsunamis in the open ocean are not dangerous at all; they aren't even noticeable. In deep ocean water a tsunamis is only a few feet to a few inches high and dozens of miles long. It is only when a tsunami reaches shallow water that it gains height.
How much water does it take to make a 30000 foot tsunami?
A tsunami is created by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, not by adding water. The height of a tsunami is determined by the magnitude of the seismic event that generated it. Tsunamis can travel across entire ocean basins and can reach hundreds of feet in height by the time they make landfall.
Why a tsunami cannot be seen as it travels through the ocean?
A tsunami is not typically visible in deep ocean waters because it has a long wavelength and low amplitude, causing the wave height to be small compared to the water depth. This makes it difficult to detect visually. It is only when the tsunami approaches shallow waters near coastal areas that the wave height increases, leading to the devastating impact we associate with tsunamis.
What prove is there that a cruise ship can survive a tsunami?
When getting word of a tsunami, a cruise ship will head out to the deepest part of the ocean she can reach. In deep water, a tsunami may only be a couple of feet or even inches high. It is not until the tsunami reaches shallow water that the wave reaches any appreciable height. In fact, a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean may be the safest place to be during a tsunami.
What is an ocean wave caused by an undersea earthquake?
That would be tsunamis. Tsunami is the japanese name for tidal wave, which is what we call a wave of significant size and height above sea level. Depending on the size and depth of the quake (below the Earth's crust), any number of types (sizes) of waves could result.
Is the level of the ocean's surface used as a reference point when measuring height of depth of the earths surface?
Yes it is.
What is an ocean wave caused by an eartquake?
tsunami
What was the height of the tsunami in Japan 2011?
The Tsunami waves were around 10 meters (33 feet) high.AdditionallyThe tsunami waves were as high as 40.5 meters (133 ft) in Miyako.The tsunami was so powerful its waves traveled the entire Pacific ocean and were felt from the coasts of Alaska to that of Chile
Do tsunami waves occur in the middle of the ocean?
Tsunami waves can occur in the middle of the ocean as a result of undersea earthquakes or landslides. These waves may not be as noticeable in open ocean areas due to their long wavelengths, but they can build up in height and strength as they approach coastal areas.
