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Landslides and other big impacts like volcanic eruptions cause mega tsunamis

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What is the definition of a mega tsunami?

Mega Tsunami is an informal term to describe a tsunami that has initial wave heights that are much larger than normal tsunamis. Mega Tsunamis have originated from a large scale landslide or collision.


What is a mega earthquake?

A mega earthquake is an extremely powerful earthquake, typically with a magnitude of 9.0 or higher on the Richter scale. These rare but catastrophic events can cause widespread destruction, tsunamis, and loss of life in the affected area.


What are causes for tsunamis?

What causes the tsunami is an earthquake under ground and it blows the water to land


What causes most of the damaged associated with tsunamis?

The mass of the wavefront causes most of the damage.


What causes most tsunamis earthquakes a full moon a hurricane or a flood?

Of these things, earthquakes are the only ones that can cause tsunamis.


What physical processes causes a Tsunamis?

usually and underwater volcano.


What are the causes and effects of tsunamis in points?

Tsunamis are caused by shifts in tectonic plates in the middle of the ocean. Once they come ashore, tsunamis can cause millions of dollars in property damage.


When is there gonna be a mega tsunami?

If we could predict the future, then there would be no danger from tsunamis. However, we cannot, so there is no way to tell when one will occur.


Where do tsunamis typically form?

tsunamis come from a disturbance in the water like a volcanic erruption which causes the water to draw back creating a huge wave


What are some factors that cause tsunamis?

Tsunamis are caused by undersea landslides. There are many possible causes for undersea landslides, but the most common are undersea earthquakes.


Why is Pacific Ocean ideal of Tsunamis?

The pacific plate slides across the North American plate for example, which causes tsunamis to form do to underwater earthquakes


Does the wind blow the water to make a tsunami?

No. Wind is what causes normal waves, but it has absolutely nothing to do withs tsunamis. Tsunamis typically result from undersea earthquakes.