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Who first called it "tsunami"?
It is unknown who first called it "tsunami". All that is known is that the word "tsunami" is originally a Japanese word, but today it's commonly used in English. www.npr.org
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What does "tsunami" mean in English?
Tsunami is made up of two Jaranese words: tsu and nami - which means 'harbor' and 'wave.' www.npr.org
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What is the #1 most dangerous tsunami?
Indonesia on the west coast of Sumatra on Dec 26th, 2004. Magnitude 9.0
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What is a tsunami?
A tsunami is not just a single wave but a series of ocean waves called a wave train caused by an underwater earthquake,by a volcanic eruption, landslide, rapid changes in atmospheric pressure, or a meteorite.
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what is the ring of fire
the ring of fire is an area in the pacific ocean where most tsunamis occur.
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What will happen to the world if tsunamis keep happening?
Coastal locations around the world will continue to be destroyed.
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How many people died and disappeared in the Japanese tsunami?
Less than an hour after the earthquake, the first of many tsunami waves hit Japan's coastline. The tsunami waves reached heights of up to 128 feet. traveled inland as far as 6 miles. About 15,889 people were killed in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami and 2,601 are still missing. www.livescience.com
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What is the 2nd most deadly tsunami?
North coast of Greece in1410 B.C. magnitude no data
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What is the rarest way a tsunami could happen.
Only on very few occasions a tsunami is caused by a giant meteor in the ocean.
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how many tsunamis occur in the ring of fire
80% of tsunamis happen there
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Where did the first reported proven tsunami occur? U.S.A. in Texas,Louisiana,Alabama,Florida,and Mexico.
Tsunamis have been happening since the beginning of time, but according to the National Geophysical Data Center, the first recorded tsunami (with proven evidence to support the claim) occurred off the coast of Syria over four thousand years ago. http://eden.uktv.co.uk
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How many people were killed in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
The earthquake that casued the great Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 is estimated to have released the energy of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs and affected 14 countries. At least 228,000-230,000 people were listed as killed and many more are still missing. www.nationalgeographic.com
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What is the 3rd most deadliest tsunami?
Portugal off Lisboa Nov. 1st, 1755. Magnitude 8.0
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Where do the most tsunamis occur?
About 80% of the tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire
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is the ring of fire actually made of fire
no.
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When did the first tsunami happen?
Scientists do not agree on this, but it is thought that the first known tsunami may have happened in 6225-6170 BC in the Norwegian Sea.
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How many buildings were destroyed in the Japanese tsunami?
120,000 buildings were destroyed. www.upi.com
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What is the fourth most deadliest tsunami?
South China Sea May 22, 1782. Magnitude 7.0
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do tsunamis grow
the first wave of a tsunami is usually not the strongest, successive waves get bigger and stronger.
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whats the other name of the ring of fire
circum-Pacific belt
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Why do tsunamis happen?
Anytime huge amounts of water are suddenly displaced, tsunamis can occur. Most tsunamis happen because of an undersea earthquake. Volcanic eruptions (undersea or on land) can also cause tsunamis. A large landslide into the water, or even a meteorite landing in the ocean can cause tsunamis. www.kidsgeo.com
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How many vehicles were damaged in the Japanese tsunami?
The Japanese tsunami damaged 37,000 vehicles. www.japantimes.co
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What is the fifth deadliest tsunami?
Indonesia in Krakatau Aug. 27th 1883. Magnitude no data
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how fast are tsunamis
tsunamis can travel at speeds of about 500 miles or 805 kilometers an hour, almost as fast as a jet plane.
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what is the shape of the ring of fire
horseshoe shape
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