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Tsunamis
Tsunami are huge waves that form in large bodies of water (e.g., oceans, seas, large lakes), that are caused by abrupt vertical displacement of a huge column of water. The displacement can be caused by naturally occurring events such as earthquakes, landslides, volcano eruptions, etc., and even sometimes from underwater explosions. These can become natural disasters devastating to the people and properties along the shore lines where they ultimately appear, sometimes in waves as big as hundreds of feet high or higher.
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What natural disaster do most people use the word train the most to describe its effects or sound?
Tsunami- i guess as i am studying them & the waves go like a train over land
Why is tsunamis given female names?
Tsunamis are not actually named after females. The term "tsunami" comes from the Japanese words "tsu" meaning harbor and "nami" meaning wave. Tsunamis are named based on the geographic location or event they are associated with.
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What was the boxing day tsunami's longitude and latitude?
The Boxing Day tsunami, also known as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, had its epicenter near the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The approximate coordinates of the epicenter were between 3.3 degrees North latitude and 95.8 degrees East longitude.
Is the tallest tsunami in the world shorter than the Burj in Dubai?
Yes, the tallest tsunami in the world was in Lituya Bay, Alaska. It was 1,638 to 1,720 feet high. The Burj is 2,717 ft.
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How many people have died since 2004?
As of the latest available data, over 75 million people die each year globally. Since 2004, the total number of deaths would be more than 1 billion.
Does Belize have hurricanes tsunami and floods?
Belize is too close to the equator to be at a significant risk for hurricanes. The majority of the country is at fairly low elevations and is in a geologically active area, so the probability of tsunami is fairly high in coastal regions, and the low inland elevations and high rainfall make inland flooding likely.
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Are typhoons less destructive than hurricanes?
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Why do ships at sea tend not to notice tsunamis?
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.
Where will the future mega tsunami hit?
well I'm doing a report on tsunamis and i was online looking for some info on them and it said that the next tsunami will hit in Japan
Is a tsunami the most dangerous kind of weather?
A tsunami is the most DANGEROUS wave in the entire USA. It's 300 feet tall and 150 miles wide! While floods are almost as dangerous as tsunamis. Floods suck up everything in their way like tornadoes.
A slight correction...The "height" of a tsunami varies based on many variables, as does the "width". Basically, it's the amount of force that creates the wave, compounded by the wave eventually hitting the bottom of the sea and pumping up. The size, shape and contour of the beach plays a huge part in determining the height of the wave when it crests. In mid ocean, even near the source, the wave may only reach a height of 1ft, or may not be detectable at all.As to "width", it helps to envision this process by tossing a pebble in the middle of a pond. As the pressure wave propagates, it also dissipates in power, as more and more area becomes involved. The tsunami also dumps energy as it rubs on the bottom, so if your waveform is, say, 100ft, a long trip over water of especially 80ft (approx) or less removes energy from the wave as heat, derivative of friction.
A 300ft tall tsunami is very rare indeed, and depends entirely on land contour. A funnel-shaped bay that comes up quickly (or shelves) out of deep water is the most likely scenario for increased wave height. On the other hand, gradually shoaling water (think the US Carolinas as an example) come up gradually from the abyssal depths -- the added friction of crossing this area towards shore make the Carolinas nearly tsunami-proof.
Floods on the other hand, occur very very often. The cause can be localized rainfall, or runoff from mountainous regions, or it can be caused by local or distant heavy weather, creating a storm surge. Historically, floods have caused far greater loss of life and assets.
How many tsunamis happen in a day?
On average, about two tsunamis occur every year. Tsunamis are rare events that are usually caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides. Monitoring systems around the world help to detect and provide warnings for potential tsunamis.
What happen before tidal waves?
Before tidal waves, underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides can trigger the displacement of large amounts of water, resulting in the formation of a tidal wave. This sudden displacement of water creates a wave that propagates through the ocean, eventually reaching shore.
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In 2004 a tsunami affected the population of?
The Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 affected several countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, and others. It caused widespread devastation, resulting in the loss of over 230,000 lives and leaving millions homeless. Relief efforts and aid were provided by countries around the world to support the affected populations.
How many aftershocks did the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake cause?
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake resulted in thousands of aftershocks. Some sources estimate there were over 50,000 aftershocks following the main earthquake, with magnitudes ranging from 4.0 to 7.3.
How does tsunamis effect on the built environment?
Tsunamis can cause significant damage to the built environment by flooding coastal areas, eroding structures, and transporting debris that can further impact buildings and infrastructure. The force of the waves can also lead to structural collapse, especially in buildings not designed to withstand such forces. Recovery and rebuilding efforts after a tsunami typically involve reinforcing structures, implementing early warning systems, and improving land use planning to reduce future risks.
How long does it take tsunami waves to hit Hawaii from Alaska?
I think there are several factors in determining it, like, where the epi center of the earthquake originated, and how deep the earthquake was, also I think there are some kind of bouys in the ocean that can measure stuff.
What is less dangerous than a tsunami?
Puppies, caterpillars, moths, spring breezes, feathers, ripples in water from a dropped stone.
