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Hurricanes do not cause tsunamis. The coastal flooding from a hurricane is called the storm surge. This storm surge varies in severity depending on the strength of the storm and the shape of the coastline. The impact may range from minor flooding, to the complete destruction of coastal communities.
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Which lasts longer a tsunami or a hurricane?
A hurricane lasts longer. A tsunami can cross the entire Pacific Ocean in about a day. After all portions of a tsunami have hit land it will have largely dissipated. By contrast, a hurricane moves much slower over the ocean and can easily last for over a week.
How strong is the tsunami wave?
The tsunami wave is so strong that it can crush the whole entire city.
How many people were killed in the hurricane Katrina and boxing tsunami?
Hurricane Katrina resulted in about 1,833 confirmed fatalities in the U.S., primarily in Louisiana. The Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 caused an estimated 230,000 to 280,000 deaths across 14 countries in South and Southeast Asia.
When was Hurricane Katrina and the Boxing Day tsunami?
Hurricane Katrina occurred in August 2005, affecting the Gulf Coast of the United States, particularly New Orleans. The Boxing Day tsunami took place on December 26, 2004, impacting countries around the Indian Ocean with devastating consequences.
How strong is hurricane Katrina in 2005?
It's the strongest hurricane in 2005
Is a tsunami a hurricane in the water?
No. A hurricane on water is simply a hurricane. Tsunami is a large wave triggered by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake. A hurricane is a type of storm.
Which answer is not a cyclone tsunami polar low hurricane tornado?
Tsunami
Which would do more damage a tsunami or a hurricane?
They are about the same, but if I had to say: Tsunami.
Is the hurricane bong made of the same glass as the tsunami bong?
The Hurricane is made of high-quality stress-free glass but is much more expensive. The Tsunami is made of German shott glass, which according to the Tsunami pamphlets is 'unbreakable' When compared to the hurricane the tsunami glass is superior.
Is a tsunami caused by a hurricane?
no, a tsunami is caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water.
Was the tsunami in japan strong?
No "strong" is not an appropriate adjective to describe a tsunami.
When was the tsunami just before Hurricane Katrina?
It wasn't all that close. The tsunami struck on December 26, 2004, about 8 months before Hurricane Katrina.
Which lasts longer a tsunami or a hurricane?
A hurricane lasts longer. A tsunami can cross the entire Pacific Ocean in about a day. After all portions of a tsunami have hit land it will have largely dissipated. By contrast, a hurricane moves much slower over the ocean and can easily last for over a week.
Is the tsunami wave stronger than the hurricane?
Yes, the tsunami wave is stronger than the hurricane. The tsunami wave is a huge pile of water that can travel on land like one of the tsunami wave hit the states of Hawaii on march 11, 2010 off the west coast of the United States after Japan earthquake. Hurricanes are strong enough to blow houses, vehicles and boats away but then have to go back to the water to get more strength but the tsunami wave just continue traveling without having to go back to the water. The tsunami wave is much stronger than the hurricane and it is big enough to crush the whole entire building.
What type of storm is the most dangerous?
A Tsunami Or a hurricane can be deadley but micobursts are bad because of the lack of warning. they have winds as strong or even stronger than a hurricane anc can happen anywhere while hurricanes are limited to costal areas
How strong is the tsunami wave?
The tsunami wave is so strong that it can crush the whole entire city.
Is a tsunami strong?
DEFINITELY!!! But the strength changes depending on the Tsunami.
