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Initially the giant wave crashes onto the shoreline engulfing all in its path and washes people, buildings, cars, boats, trees, and houses crashing into each other as they are violently forced back from the shore toward inland, then the water rushes back out to sea carrying people, animals, property, houses and trees back into the ocean destroying all in the path. Often the people involved are killed or injured by the objects in the waters rather than by drowning, although that is also a prime concern.
The waves and objects also destroy coral reefs, dams, levies, and other barriers to the flood waters impacting current and future ability to contain those bodies of water.
Then the result and problems become the same as any horrible flood, although the area impacted is exponentially increased.
What else can I help you with?
Why do tsunamis cause thousands of deaths?
because they flood thousands of peoples' homes and cause widespread destruction, deaths are cause by debris and drowning.
How many tsunamis are there in a year?
On average, there are about 2 tsunamis per year that cause significant damage and loss of life. However, many smaller tsunamis occur annually that go unnoticed because they do not generate significant destruction.
Do tsunamis effect the lithosphere?
Tsunamis do not directly affect the lithosphere, which is the outermost layer of the Earth's crust. However, tsunamis can be triggered by disturbances in the lithosphere, such as underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, which generate the massive waves that can cause destruction along coastlines.
Can meteorite cause a tsunami?
No, meteorites cannot cause tsunamis. Tsunamis are typically generated by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. Although a meteorite impact into the ocean could create a large splash or waves locally, it would not generate the widespread and long-duration waves associated with tsunamis.
What can you infer about tsunamis from their Japanese name?
The Japanese name for tsunami translates to "harbor wave," implying that tsunamis are often associated with coastal areas and large bodies of water, such as oceans. This suggests that tsunamis are characterized by the massive waves generated by undersea seismic activity that can cause significant destruction and flooding along coastlines.
What effects do tsunamis have on the places they hit?
they cause great destruction a
Why do tsunamis cause thousands of deaths?
because they flood thousands of peoples' homes and cause widespread destruction, deaths are cause by debris and drowning.
Do tornadoes do more damage then tsunamis?
Generally not. Tsunamis cause destruction along much larger areas than tornadoes do. However tornadoes are significantly more common
Why are tsunamis important to be aware of?
They can be deadly, cause a LOT of damage and destruction, and you only have a short time to get to a safe area when warned.
What destruction did Poseidon cause when he was mad?
I know how hard it is to answer this question. I know of a few of the things that he can cause. He can cause Tidal Waves, Tsunamis, Earth Quakes (That's why he is know as the Earth Shaker) and destruction of ships on the ocean. Hope this will help you answer that question.
How many tsunamis are there in a year?
On average, there are about 2 tsunamis per year that cause significant damage and loss of life. However, many smaller tsunamis occur annually that go unnoticed because they do not generate significant destruction.
Do tsunamis effect the lithosphere?
Tsunamis do not directly affect the lithosphere, which is the outermost layer of the Earth's crust. However, tsunamis can be triggered by disturbances in the lithosphere, such as underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, which generate the massive waves that can cause destruction along coastlines.
What was the damages of the tsunami?
The damages of the tsunami are very powerful. Tsunamis can tower more more/less than 25ft. They can destroy houses and more if it is in their path. Tsunamis can cause a lot of destruction and death and many injuries. Tsunamis can flood villages or cities close to them.
Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?
Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.
What tsunamis can do to you?
Tsunamis can cause destruction of human life & other life forms near the sea coast. It can cause floods in inland rivers & land to destroy property,fields,harvests,trees,cattle & other life.It can wash away large tracts of land.
What is the effect of the earthquake?
They cause tsunamis
Are tornadoes the most destructive?
No. While tornadoes can cause total destruction in some areas, they are very localized events. Other natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes, can be far more destructive because they cause destruction across a larger area.
