Tsunamis are like giant ocean waves that happen when something big moves underwater. Imagine dropping a stone into a pond, ripples spread out, and if the stone is really big, it can make a wave that travels all the way to the shore. Scientists use special tools, like sensors on the seafloor, to know when these waves are coming so people can get ready.
Examples
- A big earthquake under the sea sends a wave that hits a beach, causing flooding.
- A landslide drops into the ocean and creates a huge wave that travels across the sea.
- Volcanoes erupt underwater, making waves that can destroy nearby islands.
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See also
- How Does a Volcano Know When to Erupt?
- How Does a ‘Volcano’ Erupt and Why Is It Loud?
- What Causes a ‘Tsunami’ and How Is It Different From a Regular Wave?
- What Causes a ‘Volcano’ Eruption and How Does It Happen?
- What Causes a ‘Volcano’ and Why Do They Sleep?
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