What is bigger a tidal wave or a tsunami?

Answer 1

The magnitude and location of the earthquake.

The magnitude and location of the earthquake.

The magnitude and location of the earthquake.

The magnitude and location of the earthquake.

Answer 2

A tsunami is typically larger and more powerful than a tidal wave. Tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, whereas tidal waves are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Tsunamis can travel across entire ocean basins and can cause widespread devastation when they reach land.

Answer 3

Actually, one is sea level displacement and the other is caused by gravity. One isn't necessarily larger than the other due to being caused by different forces.

Answer 4

Tsunami is a bigger than a tidal wave in the larger size, the largest tidal wave measured 70+ feet as the largest tsunami measured 1720 feet tall in Alaska, Lituya bay.

Answer 5

It depends on the relative size of the tsunami and hurricane. Hurricanes range from category 1 to 5 and tsunamis can range in size as well.

Answer 6

Tsunami is now the internationally accepted name of this phenomenon. Tidal wave is no longer used.

Answer 7

The magnitude and location of the earthquake.