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 Tsunamis: The Giant Waves Caused by Underwater Earthquakes

 When there is an earthquake on the earth, the earth seems to tremble. But have you thought that earthquakes also occur under the sea? In this article we will learn the facts behind how ocean waves become tsunamis and how they are formed. The first question is

What is meant by tsunami?

A tsunami is a series of waves that are formed by a large volume of water after traveling a considerable distance, when there is an earthquake or volcanic eruption in the sea water. These waves can travel at speeds of up to 500 miles per hour and reach heights of over 100 feet, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

How Do Tsunamis occur?

 When an earthquake occurs under the sea with a magnitude greater than the normal ratio, then the sea water, which is apparently in a static condition, creates motion in itThe water that flows from it creates waves and here the waves carry energy with them. So, the more intense the earthquake, the faster the movement of the water will be, and because of this motion, the speed of the waves will be higher. If there is more earthquake, the higher the speed of the waves, the bigger the tsunami will be.

The Science secret behind Tsunami waves

The question also arises that the waves that occur in normal seas are present but how can we differentiate tsunami waves. Tsunami waves differ from regular ocean waves in that they have longer wavelengths than normal waves and typically have speeds greater than 100 mph.

So, we can say that there is a considerable distance between each wave crest. This is the reason that the waves that occur travel a considerable distance without losing energy. 

Tsunami waves are much faster than regular waves and can typically reach speeds of up to 500 mph. One of the reasons behind secret is that when an earthquake occurs, the energy of the earthquake is directly transferred to the water due to which the kinetic energy is generated in a large amount. AS the tsunami waves approaches shore, the water becomes more deeper, causing the waves to slow down and grow taller . This is called shoaling.

This is why tsunamis can be so destructive that the waves can usually reach more than the length of 100 feet , can cause significant damaged due to widespread flood and thus affects  nearby coastal communities

Tsunami Safety and Precautions

we can't do anything when there is natural disaster but we can take some precaution and safety measure to prevent ourselves and other's from major loss

•  If you're living near a coastal line and feel something unusual like earthquake, then  move immediately to higher ground or inland.
• stay informed with tsunami warnings receiving from different communication sources and alerts from local authorities.
• Don't stay near coastline during a tsunami, as the waves can be deadly and unpredictable 
• If you're trapped in a building during a tsunami, move to the highest floor or roof.

Real-Life Tsunami Examples

 Some of the history most devastating tsunami are listed below

•  Indian Ocean Tsunami,2004: earthquake of 9.1 magnitude shook off the coast of Indonesia, Due to this numerous people of Southeast Asia people died almost  230,000 people
•  Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami 2011: A 9.0-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a massive tsunami, causing widespread destruction and a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
•  Kamchatka Tsunami 1952: A 9.0-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia triggered a tsunami that affected several islands in the Pacific, killing over 2,300 people.

Conclusion

 Tsunamis are most powerful destructive disasters that can cause massive loss of life. By understanding how they formulate themselves and what to do during emergency situation of tsunami, we can minimize the risk of injuries and death. Keep this in mind , if you're living nearby a coastal area and feel an earthquake, immediately move to higher ground or inland. Stay safe, and stay informed!