how does tsunamis begin?

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how does tsunamis begin?

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2007-03-15 09:16:10 · 2 answers · asked by Mark n 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

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Whenever a large amount of water is displaced in a short period of time. Generally an earthquake or avalanche and usually underwater.

2007-03-15 10:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by pathc22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It mostly depends on the pull of the moon.. thats how tides form.. and Tsunami's.. I dont know how they get all that momentum.. but it starts off with the moons gravity.

2007-03-15 17:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by illusion2088 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋