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If you mean - why do they grow into huge waves - it's because the length of the wave (from front to back) is huge. As the tsunami reaches land, the front of the wave slows down, while the back of the wave continues to travel at a faster speed. This 'bunches up' the water into a very high wave.
What else can I help you with?
How many tsunamis have hit the US?
Since the beginning of time, countless numbers of tsunamis have hit the United States and its territories. However, many of these tsunamis have not hit contiguous states, and were directed at Hawaii.
What causes tsunamis floods?
No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.
Where do Tsunamis hit?
Tsunamis are waves formed as a result of underwater earthquakes or eruptions. They can travel great distances and generally have their effect on low-lying coastal areas on the shores of the body of water in which the natural event occurred.
Did Mississippi get hit by a tsunamis fron hurricane Katrina?
No. There were large waves, but waves produce by hurricanes and other storms, not matter how big, are not tsunamis. Tsunamis are a very different type of wave.
How many tsunami have hit japan?
Japan has experienced several tsunamis throughout its history, but some notable ones include the Tohoku tsunami in 2011, the Sanriku tsunami in 1896, and the Meiji tsunami in 1854. These tsunamis have caused significant damage and loss of life in Japan.
Who gets hit by tsunamis?
well first of all, people are going to get hit by tsunamis but also buildings are likely to get detroyed too depending on how high and how strong was it. a tsunamis occur when the ocean gets desturbed( example:earthquake-anything that shakes the land ). tsunamis are no laughing matter.
How many tsunamis hit Japan?
195 tsunamis have hit Japan in total
Where will the tsunamis - caused by Chile's 2010 earthquake - hit?
According to the news, almost any peice of land that touches the Pacific Ocean.
How many tsunamis have hit the US?
Since the beginning of time, countless numbers of tsunamis have hit the United States and its territories. However, many of these tsunamis have not hit contiguous states, and were directed at Hawaii.
Why do tsunamis grow into larger waves once they hit land?
Because their bases are slowed by land as it gets shallower while the speed at the surface remains fast. This causes the water to pile up.
Where so tsunamis hit in the US?
California
How many tsunamis hit China?
12
What causes tsunamis floods?
No. Tsunamis are classified as huge tidal waves. Tsunamis cause floods when the waves hit the shore and the water rushes inland.
What effects do the earthquakes tsunamis and landslides have on the places they hit?
they cause havoc on land; they also disrupt people's lives, especially for those living in remote regions.
What effects do tsunamis earthquakes and landslide have on the places they hit?
they cause havoc on land; they also disrupt people's lives, especially for those living in remote regions.
What effects do earthquakes and tsunamis and landslides have on the places they hit?
they cause havoc on land; they also disrupt people's lives, especially for those living in remote regions.
What effects do earthquakes tsunamis and landslides have on places they hit?
they cause havoc on land; they also disrupt people's lives, especially for those living in remote regions.
