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Is it true that an earthquake on the ocean floor can produce a tsunami which may grow into a huge wave as it approaches the shore?

Yes, an earthquake on the ocean floor can displace large amounts of water, causing a tsunami. As the tsunami wave approaches shallow water near the shore, it slows down and the height of the wave can increase significantly, resulting in a destructive surge of water reaching the coast.


What increases When a tsunami reaches shallow water?

When a tsunami reaches shallow water, its wave height increases significantly due to the reduction in water depth. As the tsunami approaches the shore, the energy of the wave is compressed into a smaller water column, causing the wave to rise dramatically. Additionally, the wave's speed decreases, contributing to the growing height and potential destructive power as it impacts coastal areas.


What are two Japanese words for tsunami?

There aren't any, as tsunami means 'harbour wave' in Japanese.


The typical velocity of a tsunami?

The typical velocity of a tsunami in deep ocean waters is around 500-600 miles per hour (800-1000 kilometers per hour). However, this speed decreases significantly as the tsunami approaches shallow waters near the coast.


Is a tsunami highest when its in the middle of the ocean?

No. A tsunami is highest in the shallow water near shore.


What is origin of the word tsunami?

From the Japanese language meaning Harbour Wave


What is the highest rate a tsunami can go?

In the deep ocean a tsunami wave travels at well over 800 kilometres per hour (500 mph). As the tsunami approaches the coast and the waters become shallow its velocity slows to below 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) and it becomes taller.


How does the speed of tsunami wave change as it approaches the shore?

The wave would slow down as it approaches the shore.


How does the speed of a tsunami wave change as it approaches the shore?

As a tsunami wave approaches the shore, its speed decreases due to the wave energy being compressed into a smaller space. This leads to an increase in wave height and impact force when the tsunami hits the coastline.


What are the places a tsunami happens in the us?

A tsunami happens most often at Hawaii.


What is the word origin for the word tsunami?

am early Japanese word meaning 'harbour wave'


What happens to a shore when a tsunami hits?

It disappears until the tsunami dies away. I don't know what happens to a tsunami but this is what I think.