Tsunamis

"Escaping the Giant Wave" by Peg Kehret has 176 pages.

No, hurricanes do not make tsunamis. Hurricanes are formed by atmospheric conditions, while tsunamis are typically caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides displacing water.

Is your question Ocean tides? Tidal Waves? Well lets start with tides, tides is caused by gravational pull between two bodies this such as the moon and earth which cause a rise and fall in sea levels. Tidal waves on the other hand is a displacement of mass which causes energy. for example if you have an underwater land slid it displaces a volume of water inwhich creates a shock wave (energy). when this energy wave or displacement reaches shallow water the rise in water level will increase relulting in a tidal Wave.

Actually the relic temple is in the middle of the country in a high elevation so it was not harmed by tsunami. But before that it was damaged by a terrorist attack.

To draw a tsunami picture, start by creating a large wave with a crest that is towering over buildings or trees to depict the destructive force of a tsunami. You can add details like debris, boats, or people trying to escape to enhance the dramatic effect of the scene. Use different shades of blue to create depth and texture in the water.

People living in tsunami-affected areas may face challenges such as loss of homes and livelihoods, lack of access to clean water and sanitation, psychological trauma, and limited access to healthcare services. They may also deal with the risk of losing loved ones, displacement, and struggling to rebuild their communities.

improper combustion seen in the case of vehicles can results in the emission of CO2,SO2 etc. these compounds combine with the haemoglobin and form complex componds such as oxyhaemoglobin which blocks the blood circulation freely hence leading to cardiac arrests also sometimes or the person might have breathing problems on long exposures.

The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake resulted in massive destruction, affecting several countries including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand. Hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives, and many more were left displaced or injured. The disaster also caused widespread economic and infrastructural damage in the region.

Yes, the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 caused widespread destruction of crops in coastal areas due to flooding and saltwater intrusion. Subsistence farmers and agricultural communities in affected regions faced significant crop loss and damage to farmland.

Apart from the obvious danger from drowning, tsunamis can topple buildings, crushing people inside and near the buildings, and leaving people with nowhere to live. They damage crops, causing food shortages, and can ruin pipelines, dirtying the water and spreading disease.

Tsunamis are huge waves cause by an earthquake under the sea bed. The force of the movement from two tectonic plates moving towards or away from each other causes a shock wave of movement, creating little waves.

However, these little waves all build up to make a really big wave, and as the wave gets closer to shallow water (near the shore) it slows down and its amplitude (height) increases.

But, when the wave reaches the shore, it is massive and it swamps the land. The weight crushes almost everything and mixes everything up. In poorer countries especially, when the houses are made of poor materials they get washed away.The drawback of the wave that pulls all the destroyed materials out to sea, and the people with it.

You can tell when a tsunami is about to happen because the water rushes back very very quickly, exposing the sea bed. Unfortunately most people rush to see the exposed sea bed, collecting rocks or fish, but this is fatal. The sea has moved backwards towards the place of the earthquake, building up for the big wave. And when the people all move to see it, they will not be able to get away quick enough.

The tsunami wave can bring down anything; from buildings, to trees and everything inbetween, and is extremely dangerous.

Some tsunami-prone areas in India include the eastern coast along the Bay of Bengal (such as Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh) and the western coast along the Arabian Sea (such as Gujarat and parts of Maharashtra and Kerala). These areas are susceptible to tsunamis due to their proximity to tectonic plate boundaries and undersea seismic activity.

S waves will disappear in fluids like water or magma, as they cannot propagate through liquids. This occurs because S waves are shear waves, which require a solid medium for transmission.

Some disadvantages of tsunamis include their destructive power, potential loss of life, and damage to infrastructure and property. They can also lead to long-term economic and environmental impacts on affected regions.

Structural mitigation measures to reduce tsunami risk include building seawalls, breakwaters, and barriers to absorb and deflect incoming waves. Elevating buildings and critical infrastructure above potential wave heights can also help minimize damage. Ensuring proper land use planning and zoning to avoid construction in high-risk coastal areas is another effective strategy.

Yes, the death toll of tsunamis can be reduced through early warning systems, public education on evacuation procedures, land-use planning in vulnerable areas, and improved infrastructure to withstand tsunami impact. Preparedness and swift response are key in protecting lives during a tsunami event.

One of the most devastating tsunamis in India occurred on December 26, 2004, triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. The tsunami caused widespread destruction along the eastern coast of India, especially in the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Large flat areas of the ocean floor are called abyssal plains. These regions are typically covered in thick layers of fine sediment and are among the flattest, most featureless parts of the ocean floor. Abyssal plains are found at depths between 3,000 and 6,000 meters.

On 18 November 1929 a tsunami struck Newfoundland's Burin Peninsula and caused considerable loss of life and property. Giant waves hit the coast at 40 km/hr, flooding dozens of communities and washing entire homes out to sea. The disaster killed 28 people and left hundreds more homeless or destitute. It was the most destructive earthquake-related event in Newfoundland and Labrador's history.

Unlike earthquakes, tsunamis are not classified by "magnitude". Rather, they are usually classified by "run-up", which is the same as 'flood elevation". Run-up can be measured on ocean beaches or in estuaries and river systems. The amount of damage caused by a tsunami depends on flood height, but also on how low the adjacent land is and the amount of development near the shoreline.

The highest tsunami run-up on the Oregon Coast from the March 24, 1964, Good Friday Earthquake was 18.5 ft above prevailing tide on the open beach at the City of Seaside. Within the estuary and rivers of Seaside, run-up averaged 8.5 ft above tide. This is the highest run-up known for that tsunami in Oregon. Only Crescent City, CA, on the west coast of the contiguous USA, had higher wave run-up and considerably more damage than Seaside.

Apparently the bubbles or frothing are formed by a change of chemicals in the water. I've read that prior to a tsunami, the sea water might make our skin itch too. The example I read stated that it's much like the effect of carbonated water....the gas or gases having come from a possible at-sea earthquake or an at-sea volcano (underwater, obviously!).

Scientists use a combination of technologies such as buoys, deep-ocean sensors, satellites, and seismic monitoring systems to detect and predict tsunamis. These tools help monitor changes in sea level, detect underwater earthquakes, and track the movement of tsunami waves in real time. Integrated data from multiple sources is used to issue timely warnings and help coastal communities prepare for potential tsunamis.

The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami was caused by a megathrust earthquake, which occurred along a convergent plate boundary. Specifically, it happened where the Indian Plate subducted beneath the Burma Plate, releasing large amounts of energy that triggered the devastating tsunami.

Yes, some animals in the sea can die during a tsunami due to the force of the waves, disruption of their habitat, and changes in water levels. However, marine animals have evolved mechanisms to sense and escape natural disasters like tsunamis in some cases.

When there is an earthquake, it often "josltes" a fault line on the ocean floor. The force caused by the movement between the fault line and the ocean floor causes a significant amount of force to rise to the surface. This force causes the large waves in every direction. The wave effect is similar to when a rock is dropped in the water; rings circle around it. That is why the earthquake in Japan not only caused the huge tsunami in Japan but also waves on the coast of California and Hawaii.

True. Tsunamis typically cause widespread and severe damage due to their powerful and destructive nature, impacting coastal areas over large distances. Tornadoes can also be destructive, but their damage is usually localized to a smaller area compared to the widespread devastation caused by tsunamis.