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Yes, several tsunamis have originated in the Pacific Ocean in the past 100 years. Notable examples include the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami, which was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, and the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake tsunami in Japan. Both events caused widespread devastation and loss of life across multiple countries around the Pacific Rim.
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Has a tsunami originated in pacific ocean this past 100 years?
Yes. There have been several. The most notable one struck on March 11, 2011m killing more than 15,000 people in Japan. Other Pacific tsunamis of note struck in 1946 and 1960.
How many years is the Pacific Ocean?
I would like to know how many years old the Pacific Ocean...!
Can a tsunami hit Georgia?
It is possible for a tsunami to hit the coast of Georgia, as the state borders the Atlantic Ocean. However, the likelihood of a tsunami hitting Georgia is relatively low compared to other regions like the Pacific coast due to the low occurrence of large undersea earthquakes in the Atlantic Ocean.
Where do baiji dolphin cam from?
The Baiji dolphin originated around 25 million years ago. It migrated from the Pacific Ocean to the Yangtze River and is now functionally extinct.
Did the tsunami begin the pacific garbage patch?
No. There has been a field of garbage floating in the Pacific for years as the result of accumulated litter.
When did the name tsunami appear?
When did the word tsunami come into being, did it originate years or centuries ago? My family are arguing that it was only about 10 years ago they first heard of the word tsunami, I say it was centuries ago .
Does sockeye salmons live in the ocean?
Sockeye Salmon live in the Pacific Ocean for 4 years
How many years did it take for Sacagawea to go across the Pacific Ocean?
Sacagawea never crossed the Pacific Ocean. It was in 1804 she met Lewis and Clark as they explored the new territory. She traveled with them to the Pacific Ocean, then returned to the plains.
Which state was created over millions of years as the result of a hot spot in the Pacific Ocean?
Hawaii ... IT IS THE ONLY STATE IN THE US of A THAT IS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN BY IT'S SELF!
Who crossed the ocean first?
South Americans probably crossed the Pacific Ocean thousands of years ago.
How long did it take Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean?
it took thwm dour years to reach the ocean
What are the 4 parts of the ocean floor?
Pacific Ocean, Artic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and the Indian ocean. im ten years old. that's so easy.
