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2006-09-10 20:00:44 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ღ...∂αηg3яσυѕℓу ιη ℓσν3...ღ♥ 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
tsunami
2006-09-10 20:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by PAUL F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, the term 'tidal wave' is inaccurate as the waves caused by seismic activity or any other sudden displacement of water like explosive volcanism, is nothing to do with the tides. The wave is called a tsunami, and it is caused by any sudden displacement of water, not just earthquakes. A large meteorite impact in the ocean could cause a substantial Tsunami.
2016-03-27 06:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by Maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tsunami
Tsunami is one of the devestating natural disasters in this world.
took this from Japaneese.'Tsu' means harbour.'nami' means wave.
What is a Tsunami
A tsunami is a very long-wavelength wave of water that is generated by sudden displacement of the seafloor or disruption of any body of standing water. Tsunami are sometimes called "seismic sea waves", although, as we will see, they can be generated by mechanisms other than earthquakes. Tsunami have also been called "tidal waves", but this term should not be used because they are not in any way related to the tides of the Earth. Because tsunami occur suddenly, often without warning, they are extremely dangerous to coastal communities.
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2006-09-10 23:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by mirchi girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tsunami (pronunciation /sʊˈnɑːmi/ or /tsʊˈnɑːmi/) is a series of waves when a body of water, such as an ocean is rapidly displaced on a massive scale. Earthquakes, mass movements above or below water, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions, and large meteorite impacts all have the potential to generate a tsunami. The effects of a tsunami can range from unnoticeable to devastating.
The term tsunami comes from the Japanese language meaning harbour ("tsu", 津) and wave ("nami", 波). Although in Japanese tsunami is used for both the singular and plural, in English tsunamis is often used as the plural. T
2006-09-10 20:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by mindbender - seeker of truth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Term for large, rapidly moving water waves caused by the displacement of water, ... wave generated by seismic activity. Also called a seismic sea wave,-"Tsunami"
2006-09-10 20:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tsunami
2006-09-10 20:07:48 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Japanese term "tsunami" which is a wave that is the result of seismic activity--seaquakes or volcanic eruptions
2006-09-10 20:15:10 · answer #7 · answered by young_friend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tsunami. Origin of the word- Japan
2006-09-10 20:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by Scoob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tsunamis are seismic sea waves caused by earthquakes, submarine landslides, and, infrequently, by eruptions of island volcanoes.
2006-09-10 20:02:26 · answer #9 · answered by finalmoksha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tsunami.
2006-09-10 20:10:20 · answer #10 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tsunami. One of the devestating natural disasters in this world. Wikipedia's great for more detailled information.
Hope this helped!
2006-09-10 20:57:22 · answer #11 · answered by Alyssa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋