Tsunami Facts and Information - National Geographic
WEBA tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet (30.5 meters), onto land. These walls of water can cause widespread destruction when...
Tsunami - Wikipedia
WEBA tsunami (/(t) s uː ˈ n ɑː m i, (t) s ʊ ˈ-/ (t)soo-NAH-mee, (t)suu-; from Japanese: 津波, lit. 'harbour wave', pronounced) is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.
Tsunami | Definition, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 13, 2024 · tsunami, catastrophic ocean wave, usually caused by a submarine earthquake, an underwater or coastal landslide, or a volcanic eruption. The term tidal wave is frequently used for such a wave, but it is a misnomer, for …
What is a tsunami? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBA tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. On September 29, 2009, a tsunami caused substantial damage and loss of life in American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga. The tsunami was generated by a large earthquake in the Southern Pacific Ocean.
Tsunami Facts: How They Form, Warning Signs, and Safety Tips
WEBApr 2, 2007 · A tsunami is a series of great sea waves caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption. More rarely, a tsunami can be generated by a giant meteor impact with the ocean.
Tsunamis 101 | National Geographic - YouTube
WEBDec 14, 2015 · Tsunamis are giant, powerful waves most often caused by earthquakes beneath the ocean floor. Their incredible power can destroy entire communities, then drag...
Tsunamis | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
WEBOct 1, 2018 · A tsunami is a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean, usually the result of an earthquake below or near the ocean floor. This force creates waves that radiate outward in all directions away from their source, sometimes crossing entire ocean basins.
What Is a Tsunami? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
WEBA tsunami is a large wave caused by movements in Earth''s outer layer, or crust. Learn more about these big waves and how NASA monitors them.
Tsunamis | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
WEBAug 15, 2023 · Tsunamis are a series of long waves generated by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean. Large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor are the most common cause, but landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather, and meteorites can also cause a tsunami.
What are tsunamis? | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBTsunami waves are unlike typical ocean waves generated by wind and storms, and most tsunamis do not "break" like the curling, wind-generated waves popular with surfers. Tsunamis typically consist of multiple waves that rush ashore like a fast-rising tide with powerful currents.
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