Tsunami Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
How is a tsunami formed?
A
Two plates move together the denser plate sub ducts and the combination of earthquake and displacement of water will plate causes tsunami
2
Q
How fast can tsunami waves travel in deep sea waters?
A
Up to 800 km/h
3
Q
In shallow how fast can the tsunami go?
A
40 km/h but increases to 15 m
