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There's technically no such thing, but there is a phenomenon with similar effects called a "seiche."

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What is the term for an water wave created by an earthquake?

its called a tsunami


What is tsunami called in Hindi?

Tsunami is called "सुनामी" in Hindi.


Why is a tsunami called tsunami?

"Tsunami" means Japanese harbor wave. That's why they call it tsunami.


If tsunami is for an ocean wave what would the wave be called for Lake Baikal?

Its still called a tsunami. There was a big Tsunami there in 1861/62


What is a freshwater mussel called?

A freshwater mussel is also called a unionid mussel or naiad.


Why does the water around the hydrosphere become polluted during a tsunami?

Freshwater sources in areas flooded by a tsunami can become contaminated by salty seawater. Various substances and debris that a tsunami picks up can also end up in the water as pollutants.


What is a gigantic ocean wave called?

it is called a tsunami


Other names a tsunami is known by?

A tsunami is also sometimes called a tidal wave.


What is tsunami's top of wave is called?

The top of a tsunami wave is called the crest. It represents the highest point of the wave as it approaches the coastline.


What is the deadliest wave during an earthquake called?

it is called a tsunami


Salwater and freshwater mix is what?

Saltwater and Freshwater mixed is called brackish water.


Is a tsunami a large wave?

Tsunamis don't have names <----- by someone i don't know ok well right now i am someone else improving this question :) the earthquake was called 'the great east japan earthquake' so i guess its called 'the great east japan tsunami. <----- by ME

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