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A tsunami occurs when there is an under-water earthquake.
The two oceanic plates crash into each other and since both of the plates have jagged edges, the edges fit into the other oceanic plate like jigsaw pieces.
This will increase the pressure between both plates and predominantly one of the plates will dominate the other causing massive waves.
In the water, massive waves are considered as ''Tsunamis'' since it is an underwater earthquake.
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Is a tsunami a giant wave?
Yes, a tsunami is a giant wave.
What is an other name for tidal wave?
Another name for tidal wave is Tsunami.
How strong is the tsunami wave?
The tsunami wave is so strong that it can crush the whole entire city.
What is the landform of a tsunami?
A "tsunami" is not a land form, it is a wave.
How does a tidal wave differ from a tsunami?
tsunami are bigger and stronger
Is a tsunami a giant wave?
Yes, a tsunami is a giant wave.
What is a huge sea wave caused by undersea earthquake?
a tsunami is a tidal wave caused by an underwater earthquake :]
How is a tsunami wave detected?
A tsunami wave can be detected by a wave gauge and pressure monitors.
Tsunami is a large?
A tsunami is a large wave.
What is an other name for tidal wave?
Another name for tidal wave is Tsunami.
If tsunami is for an ocean wave what would the wave be called for Lake Baikal?
Its still called a tsunami. There was a big Tsunami there in 1861/62
How strong is the tsunami wave?
The tsunami wave is so strong that it can crush the whole entire city.
What are the steps of a tsunami?
Tsunami do not have steps, they are a water wave.
What is the landform of a tsunami?
A "tsunami" is not a land form, it is a wave.
What is an ocean wave caused by an eartquake?
tsunami
What is the Difference between wave and tsunami?
A tsunami wave is a wave of energy that travels through water, while a seismic wave is a wave of energy that travels through earth.
Why is a tsunami called tsunami?
"Tsunami" means Japanese harbor wave. That's why they call it tsunami.
