What is tsunami? What gives rise to a tsunami?
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Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave. Tsunami waves may travel as fast as jet planes over deep waters, only slowing down when reaching shallow waters. While tsunamis are often referred to as tidal waves, this name is discouraged by oceanographers because tides have little to do with these giant waves.
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Facts about Tsunami
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1) Tsunami occurs due to severe underwater earthquakes, massive landslides under sea water and strong volcano eruptions.
2) Eighty percent of the tsunamis occurs or originates at the region ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ the arc surrounding Pacific Ocean.
3) Waves of Tsunami can be of 100 feet and above during extreme conditions.
4) Tsunamis waves can travel faster than a jet plane at a speed of 805 km (500 miles)/hour. A tsunami is not caused by a single wave but also a series of waves which is known as wave train.
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