Tsunamis Flashcards
1
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AC example of Tsunami
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Japan 2011
2
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LIDC example of Tsunami
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Boxing Day 2004
3
Q
Japanese meaning of Tsunami
A
harbour wave
4
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Definition of Tsunami
A
a long, high sea wave produced by a disturbance.
there has to be a subducting plate in order to move the water
5
Q
How do earthquakes form tsunamis
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release of friction causes the subducting plate to lift
water column is displaced
the displaced water forms a tsunami
6
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wave height
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normally no higher then 3m
can reach up to 30 m
