After the powerful 8.8 Richter earthquake in Russia, many parts of the world have sounded an alarm and are preparing for the possibility of destructive tsunami. Already in Hawaii and Japan, waves have been recorded that reach a few meters in length. What is the tsunami, however? A tsunami, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS), is one of the most powerful and destructive natural forces. It is a series of waves (not just one) caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean, as is the case, for example, to an earthquake. Most tsunami are caused by large earthquakes below or near the bottom of the ocean, but they can also be caused by landslides, volcanic activity, certain species of weather and celestial bodies near Earth (eg asteroids, comets). Not all tsunami earthquakes cause. Tsunami is one of the rarest natural phenomena on earth. Each year, about two tsunamis are recorded that cause damage near their source. Tsunami causing damage or deaths […]
Source: News Beast
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