Tsunamis

Yes, a tsunami loses power over open water due to friction with the ocean floor and dispersion of its energy in all directions. The energy of a tsunami is concentrated near the coast where it can cause more damage.

Yes, a tsunami can lose power over time as it travels across the ocean due to factors such as friction with the ocean floor, energy dispersion, and interactions with land masses. However, tsunamis can still be destructive even if they lose some power before reaching the shore.

The Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 was particularly devastating because it originated from a massive undersea earthquake, known as a megathrust earthquake, which generated a powerful tsunami. While we have advanced technology for tsunami warning systems, the speed at which this tsunami occurred and the difficulty in predicting the exact scale and impact of such rare events made it challenging to issue timely warnings.

Tsunamis and earthquakes are geological phenomena caused by the movement of the Earth's plates, while weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time. Tsunamis are triggered by underwater disturbances like earthquakes, which displace water, while earthquakes occur when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust.

Rogue waves are caused by the interference and combining of different wave systems, leading to a sudden and large wave. They can cause significant damage to ships and offshore structures due to their unexpected size and force. Rogue waves can have wavelengths of around 100-500 meters, making them much larger than surrounding waves.

A tsunami can exert pressure equivalent to the weight of several tons per square foot, depending on its size and force. This immense pressure can cause significant damage to coastal structures and infrastructure.

They are very different. Tidal waves are waves created by the gravitational pull of the moon, where tsunamis are created by an event such as an earthquake. Tsunamis can be very destructive. Both are made of water, there are not very many similarities between them.

we don't know because people are still efected by it. last i heard it was 5000 people.

The number of waves crashing onto a shore per day can vary greatly depending on factors such as weather, tides, and the location of the shore. On average, there could be thousands of waves crashing per day.

Henry Anthony Aruffo III is a university instructor of Astronomy and Geography. He taught at the University of South Florida and Hillsborough Community College from 1993 to 2003. He is the author of five university textbooks. Aruffo took a leave of absence to volunteer with the Burmese refugees in Northern Thailand, staying there for over a year. He survived the Tsunami in Phuket, Thailand and remained there as a volunteer for thirty months before returning to the USA in near death condition. He was awarded a medal as a Hero of the Tsunami. Henry Aruffo served honorably in the United States Marine Corp for four years.

Tsunamis can have devastating effects on families, leading to displacement, loss of homes, injuries, and even death of family members. This can result in emotional trauma, separation of family members, and long-term psychological impacts. Rebuilding and recovery efforts can also strain family resources and relationships.

It most likely caused a tsunami because of the massive force cause a earthquake and that produced a large wave witch then became what we know as a

tsunami.(im only 13 so don't be mad if its wrong my opinion Thanks)

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It is a very deadly tidal wave; one of the most deadly in the world!

Tsunamis are nothing more than tidal waves. How deadly it is depends on where it makes landfall. If it hits no populated areas, then it is not deadly. If it strikes where recent tsunamis have struck in the Pacific, it can kill hundreds of thousands of people.

Tsunamis can happen in Japan along its coastlines that are located around the Pacific Ocean, particularly along the Ring of Fire. They are often triggered by undersea earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions. Japan is one of the countries most at risk for tsunamis due to its location on multiple tectonic plate boundaries.

Yes, in some harbours in Japan, the sea rose 130 cm. But it rose slowly: there was no crashing wave.

A tsunami can cause structural damage to buildings, including collapsing walls, roofs, and foundations. The force of the water can also lead to flooding and erosion, weakening the structural integrity of the buildings. Additionally, debris carried by the tsunami can cause further damage to structures, such as houses and shopping malls.

A tsunami is typically triggered by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide. These events displace a large volume of water, creating powerful waves that travel across the ocean. When these waves reach shallow waters near coastlines, they can build up in height and cause widespread destruction.

Over 10,000 aftershocks were recorded following the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. The largest aftershock occurred approximately 20 minutes after the main quake, measuring around magnitude 5.5.

The Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 traveled at speeds ranging from 500 to 600 miles per hour (800 to 965 kilometers per hour) across the Indian Ocean.

The biggest tsunami to hit the Maldives occurred on December 26, 2004, as a result of the Indian Ocean earthquake. This devastating event caused significant damage to the archipelago, resulting in loss of lives and destruction of infrastructure.

In English they called it a tidal wave. This terminology was discarded due to its inaccuracy. In Japanese the phenomenon was always known as a tsunami, this word has been adopted into English with an accurate definition of the phenomenon. ~Lizah