Tsunami Flashcards

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How is a tsunami formed?

A

Two plates move together the denser plate sub ducts and the combination of earthquake and displacement of water will plate causes tsunami

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How fast can tsunami waves travel in deep sea waters?

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Up to 800 km/h

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In shallow how fast can the tsunami go?

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40 km/h but increases to 15 m

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