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What are powerful seismic waves that begin as an ocean floor earthquake that can reach 30 meters in height when approaching land and can cause destruction in coastal areas?

A tsunami


What was the baddest earthquake?

The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile is considered the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.5. It caused widespread destruction and a massive tsunami that affected coastal areas around the Pacific Ocean.


Could you survive a tsunami in a pool?

No, you would not be able to survive a tsunami in a pool. Tsunamis are large, powerful ocean waves that can cause widespread destruction and are not contained to the size of a pool.


Which ocean has the most powerful current?

north atlantic ocean


A succession of ocean waves set in motion by a submarine earthquake is called?

A succession of ocean waves set in motion by a submarine earthquake is called a tsunami. Tsunamis can travel long distances across the ocean and can cause widespread destruction and flooding when they reach land.


What causes ocean sounds in your ear?

What causes an ocean sound in the ear with blocked hearing


What causes powerful waves?

the wind!


What can be done to help protect the Great Barrier Reef?

Stop the dumping of pollutants and chemicals into the ocean which causes bleaching of the reefs.


What is an ocean current that is extremely powerful?

undertoe


What does waimano mean in hawaiian?

Powerful Ocean


What causes strong powerful waves?

Strong powerful waves are typically caused by strong winds blowing consistently over a large area of water, generating energy that is transferred to the surface of the ocean. The longer and faster the wind blows, the larger and more powerful the waves become. Additionally, factors such as ocean currents, local topography, and storms can also contribute to the formation of large waves.


What happens underwater to cause a tsunami?

The most common underwater causes of tsunami are earthquakes and volcanoes. The event causes a large column of water to be displaced and moved out from the source. See the related question about the causes of tsunami for more detail about this question and about other causes of tsunami that may not start underwater.