1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
baherus [9]
3 years ago
10

What are the effects of an tsunami?

Geography
2 answers:
Alex73 [517]3 years ago
5 0
A tsunami will reach land and hit the land with a massive amount of water and will topple over small structures, flip cars and move them like dust in the wind. The tsunami can go far into land up to about 8 miles. The tsunami is most likely caused by an earthquake out at sea. 
taurus [48]3 years ago
3 0
Tsunamis are giant waves caused by undersea earthquakes, landslides or volcanic eruptions. The severity of their effects depends on a number of factors, namely the magnitude of the earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption, along with its distance from shore. Small and undetectable tsunamis occur almost every day with little to no effect, but larger tsunamis have devastating effects to life and land that are often irreversible. The central effect of large tsunamis is massive loss of human life. With no time to escape, tsunamis cause near instant death, usually by drowning, but also by collapsing buildings, electrocution and more. Since 1850, tsunamis have killed more than 430,000 people. The March 2011 tsunami in Japan left a total of 18,550 people killed and/or missing. The severe flooding that occurs as a result of a tsunami also damages sewer systems, water supplies and soil. Stagnant and contaminated water leads to malaria and other diseases, causing illness, infection and death to spread rapidly. Soil becomes salinized from sea water and debris, effecting long-term yields of crops. The tall and fast-moving waves also damage property and permanently alter the landscape, sometimes wiping out entire islands. They destroy everything in their path, including buildings, trees, power lines, bridges, cars, boats and more, leaving behind them a mass of solid waste and debris that is almost impossible to clean up. They also destroy animal life, insects, plants and natural resources. Hazardous materials and toxic substances are also a concern, as asbestos, oil fuel and other industrial raw materials and chemicals often leak as a result of property damage.
You might be interested in
When studying the average number of children that are born to each woman in a country (assuming the mother lives to the end of h
yanalaym [24]
D. Total fertility rate
6 0
2 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which of rhe following types of information is shown in the table?
Masja [62]

Answer:

Census Data

Explanation:

it can't be any of the other ones because there isn't info that is related to those responses

4 0
2 years ago
3 Each element is made up of only one kind of​
vodka [1.7K]

Answer:

Elements are pure substances because each element is made up of a single kind of atom.

Explanation:

7 0
2 years ago
What is Biomass? Account for the types of energy from biomass.
adell [148]
ANSWER:
Biomass is a fuel that is produced from all the organic materials made by plants and animals. It is used as an energy source for many domestic purposes. The most common biomass materials used for energy are plants, wood, and waste. Biomass can be burned to create heat, converted into electricity, or processed into biofuel. Biomass can be burned by thermal conversion and used for energy.

Hope it helps u! :)
4 0
2 years ago
Which two major parts of the Earth system does this photo most clearly
omeli [17]

Answer:

theres not a photo m8

Explanation:

7 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • What is a compass bearing?
    8·1 answer
  • What kinds of geographic forces were involved in creating the tsunami?
    6·1 answer
  • There is a geological site associated with earthquake activity and a mountain range. When a person looks offshore, they do not f
    9·1 answer
  • Explain why the earth would be better or worse after the mining and reclamation
    12·1 answer
  • Explain briefly where geothermal energy comes from.
    11·1 answer
  • The virtual temperature of a parcel may be increased by:
    15·1 answer
  • Where does the Venus flytrap get its nutrients
    12·2 answers
  • Las primeras industrializaciones de alemania
    13·1 answer
  • Sub 2 ZyroTTV we are doing a giveaway also i will be looking if you did sub to me so yea
    13·2 answers
  • Where do new sections of crust come from during seafloor spreading?
    8·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!