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Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
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Why do tsunami loose power?
because it hits shore and loses power or has be going on for a long time.
When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its large .?
Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
What direction does a tsunami move in?
A tsunami typically moves in multiple directions from its point of origin, spreading outward in all directions across the ocean. Once it reaches shallower waters near the coast, it can be focused and amplified in one primary direction, leading to the destructive run-up onshore.
Can a tsunami cause the sea surface to go down?
Yes, before a tsunami hits the shore, it can cause the sea surface level to recede significantly. This is known as a drawback effect, where water is pulled away from the coast as the tsunami energy builds up. Once the tsunami makes landfall, the water is then quickly pushed back towards the shore with tremendous force.
Will the water along a shoreline flow towards the sea just before a tsunami crashes on shore?
Yes, the water along a shoreline may recede just before a tsunami strikes, which is known as a "drawback". This phenomenon is due to the leading edge of the tsunami wave pulling water away from the shore as it approaches.
Why do tsunami loose power?
because it hits shore and loses power or has be going on for a long time.
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.
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.
How fast can a tsunami be when it hits the coast?
it usually travels at around 45 mph when it arrives at the shore.
When a tsunami hits the shore it can be very destructive because of its large .?
Wave height, ocean motion chapter in science text
What direction does a tsunami move in?
A tsunami typically moves in multiple directions from its point of origin, spreading outward in all directions across the ocean. Once it reaches shallower waters near the coast, it can be focused and amplified in one primary direction, leading to the destructive run-up onshore.
Can a tsunami cause the sea surface to go down?
Yes, before a tsunami hits the shore, it can cause the sea surface level to recede significantly. This is known as a drawback effect, where water is pulled away from the coast as the tsunami energy builds up. Once the tsunami makes landfall, the water is then quickly pushed back towards the shore with tremendous force.
Will the water along a shoreline flow towards the sea just before a tsunami crashes on shore?
Yes, the water along a shoreline may recede just before a tsunami strikes, which is known as a "drawback". This phenomenon is due to the leading edge of the tsunami wave pulling water away from the shore as it approaches.
Tsunamis swells and rip currents?
It is possible that Tsunamis can change the direction of a current as it swells, but will not destroy it completely. After a small tsunami hits the shore, the currents can return to their original course. If a tsunami is very strong, the current will not be able to return to its original position. So, the fate of the currents really depend on whether the tsunami is big or small. In my opinion, a tsunami is unpredictable.
Why is it safer to be on high ground when a tsunami hits?
A tsunami is a massive surge of water. As a relatively dense liquid, a tsunami will mostly be limited to low-lying areas near the shore. In most cases, an area more than 100 feet above sea level will by safe.
What do you do before a Tsunami?
As waves approach the shore the wavelength and speed decreases. As they decrease, the wave grows larger. The wave then crashes onto shore because it becomes too steep for the bottom of the wave to carry.
What happens to the ocean floor when it hits land?
dont know because never been in a tsunami
