EARTH SCIENCE
NATURAL HAZARDS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean with high wind speeds.
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a series of ocean waves usually following an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
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a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface that causes cracking and subsidence.
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when magma rises through the Earth’s surface and releases tons of ash and gases.
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Detailed explanation-1: -A tsunami is a catastrophic ocean wave, usually caused by a submarine earthquake, an underwater or coastal landslide, or a volcanic eruption. Waves radiate outward from the generating impulse at speeds of up to 500 miles (800 km) per hour, reaching maximum heights of 100 feet (30 metres) near coastal areas.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -3.1 How many waves are there in a tsunami? A tsunami is a series of waves, not just one. These waves are often referred to as the tsunami wave train. A large tsunami may continue for days in some locations.
Detailed explanation-4: -A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions.
Detailed explanation-5: -Tsunamis (pronounced soo-ná-mees), also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called “tidal waves”), are a series of enormous waves created by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite.