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Seismic waves moving through the ocean do not form tsunami's until they approach land. At that point the forward motion of the waves pile up on the land and form a series of forward flows that do not have an opportunity to recede due to the following waves. As a result, the waves keep coming on top of the previous waves and come farther inland. Ships at sea do not notice the tsunami until they are over the continental shelf.
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Are tsunamis typically noticed by ships out to sea?
No. In open ocean a tsunami is hundreds of miles long and no more than a few feet high.
Where do Tsunamis happen around the world?
Tsunamis can happen in the Pacific Ocean along the Ring of Fire, which is a horseshoe-shaped zone of earthquake-prone areas. They can also occur in the Indian Ocean, particularly near the Indonesian archipelago. Additionally, tsunamis have been known to occur in the Mediterranean Sea and the Caribbean Sea.
Are tsunamis dangerous in open sea?
It really depends. And it is based on someones opinion. If its a really tiny tsunami some people may not think so. But a tsunamis caused by a landslide (which can be 1000ft tall) would be very dangerous to almost everyone.
What Greek myth explains tsunami?
Myth, i don't know. What I do know is Poseidon is the god of the Sea and he also has the ability to control the land, sort of. He's able to create earthquakes, and tsunamis usually form from earthquakes.... so yeah... hope this helps
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.
Are tsunamis typically noticed by ships out to sea?
No. In open ocean a tsunami is hundreds of miles long and no more than a few feet high.
Are all tsunamis sea-based?
Yes, all tsunamis are sea-based they form at the sea. That is where scientists detect a tsunami. The word tsunami is japenese
Why do you got tsunamis?
earthquakes at sea
What is the name of the highest sea wave?
The highest sea waves are tsunamis
What countries get tsunamis?
Tsunamis or Tidal Waves can happen on any country that borders a Sea or an Ocean.
When do tsunamis typically occur?
tsunamis usually occurs after an earthquake specially under sea earthquakes.
How does a Tsunamis effect an earthquake?
They actually don't. Earthquakes can effect tsunamis by causing them when they occur in the sea.
What effects do tsunamis have on the environment?
Tsunamis can completely wreck forests and destroy the reef along the coasts. Tsunamis can't wash things out to sea, but if poisonous toxins contaminate water, it can destroy sea beds and natural wildlife.
Why don't tsunamis destroy ships in the open sea?
Ships can ride out the waves during storms (unless the waves are too powerful and/or the ship is weak or damaged). Storms destroy vessels near the shore, because rocks and land tear the vessel's hull apart.
What happen if earthquake occurs in the sea?
It can cause tsunamis.
Can anyone be affected by Tsunamis?
Well, actually tsunamis can affect only the coastal zones since they come from the sea.
Are their tsunamis in the coral sea?
Tsunamis can appear in any body of water large enough to be the scene of an underwater earthquake or landslide.
