Tsunami

Are tsunamis waves?

Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. Well, • A tsunami is not …

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Do tsunamis happen?

Tsunamis can occur once every year and in places where it is quite popular but occur less, once every few years. The most recorded tsunamis have been found to occur in the Pacific Ocean. It involves heavy oceanic plates that slip underneath lighter continental plates. Also, what exactly causes a tsunami? Spreading, where two plates …

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