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Tsunami are waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoUndersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
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∙ 9y agoThe most common cause of tsunamis is having an earthquake occur under the ocean.
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∙ 9y agoThe most common of tsunamis are that earthquakes are the common cause.
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When is a tsunami most common?
tsunamis are most common near where their has been a recent earthquake
What causes tsnamis?
earthquakes are the most things that cause a tsunamis
Do shock waves cause tsunamis?
No. Tsunamis are caused by a large movement of mass. In most cases it is related to an undersea earthquake that cause portions of the sea floor to move up or down. Some tsunamis are triggered by landslides.
Can heavey rain cause a tsunami?
Not directly. Heavy rain can lead to landslides which, if they hit water, can sometimes cause tsunamis. Most tsunamis, however, are caused by earthquakes.
What three countries are tsunamis most common?
any coastal city
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.
When is a tsunami most common?
tsunamis are most common near where their has been a recent earthquake
What cause the most tsunamis?
Over 200,000 from one tsunami
What causes tsnamis?
earthquakes are the most things that cause a tsunamis
How do you get tsunamis?
You get tsunamis from one in three things volcanic eruption Earthquake Land slides, The most common is a earthquake
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.
Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?
Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.
Do shock waves cause tsunamis?
No. Tsunamis are caused by a large movement of mass. In most cases it is related to an undersea earthquake that cause portions of the sea floor to move up or down. Some tsunamis are triggered by landslides.
What is the effect of the earthquake?
They cause tsunamis
Can heavey rain cause a tsunami?
Not directly. Heavy rain can lead to landslides which, if they hit water, can sometimes cause tsunamis. Most tsunamis, however, are caused by earthquakes.
Why is Japan having the most earthquakes and tsunamis?
cause Japan does sometimes
What three countries are tsunamis most common?
any coastal city
