2007-03-10 10:16:17 · 6 answers · asked by Caitlin 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
A tsunami is generated by the rapid displacement of water. This can be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, undersea nuclear testing, and meteor impacts. Or anything else which causes the displacement of a massive quantity of water.
Wind-generated waves are caused by the wind on the ocean surface, causing ripples and waves. As the wind blows the ripples more, they become larger waves.
A typical tsunami also contains a vast quantity more water than a wind wave.
2007-03-10 11:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Neilos 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wind Generated Waves
2016-11-07 07:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tsunami is a pressure wave generated *in* the water, wind waves are generated on top of the water.
2007-03-10 10:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by occluderx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tsunami is caused by underground earthquakes. In this, the water rushes to different directions UNDERNEATH the surface while wind waves are manily ON the surface.
2007-03-10 10:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by tondris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a tsunami is a seismic sea wave created ONLY by an earthquake or volcano. The earthquake or volcano does not have to be underwater.
2007-03-10 10:23:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes.
2007-03-10 10:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by Joy M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋