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a tsunami has to occur an a ocean because their needs to be a large body of water in order for it to be a tsunami

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What cities do tsunamis occur in?

Not sure about cities but Japan, China, Sri-Lanka and India are countries that have tsunamis.


Do tsunamis occur in summer?

Tsunamis can occur in any season. They are not a seasonal event.


In what ocean did the Thailand tsunami occur?

The Tsunamis that struck Thailand and other countries in 2004 was in the Indian Ocean.


What countries do tsunami's ocour?

Tsunamis can occur in any country that has a coastline. Some countries that are more prone to tsunamis due to their location on tectonic plate boundaries include Japan, Indonesia, Chile, and the Philippines. However, tsunamis are not limited to these countries and can potentially affect any coastal region globally.


Which countries tsunami are occur?

A tsunami can occur in any country with a coastline. The vast majority, if not all, occur in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Earthquakes on the Ring of Fire is typically the cause of most of them.


Do tsunamis occur in winter?

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Where are tsunamis most likely to occur?

Tsunamis are most likely to occur along areas of high tectonic activity, which is the trigger of Tsunamis in the first place. Areas of high tectonic activity are near the edges of plates, like the Pacific-North American plate and the Indian plate.


Where do you find tsunamis the most?

Tsunamis are most commonly found in the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire, which is an area known for its tectonic activity. This region includes the coasts of countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Chile, and the west coast of the United States. Areas near subduction zones, where tectonic plates collide, are particularly prone to generating tsunamis.


Do tsunamis occur twice a year?

Tsunamis do not have any sort of regular occurrence.


Do tsunamis only happen in islands?

No, tsunamis can occur in any coastal area around the world where there is an undersea earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide. Islands are not the only places where tsunamis can occur.


Do tsunamis occur in deserts?

No, tsunamis do not occur in deserts. Tsunamis are large ocean waves typically caused by underwater seismic activity, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides, and they affect coastal areas, not deserts.


What temperature do tsunamis occur in?

Tsunamis are not a weather-related phenemenon. Their occurence does not depend on temperature.