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alexandr402
20 days ago
8

An earthquake on the ocean floor produced a giant wave called a tsunami. The tsunami traveled through the ocean and hit a remote

island, causing a lot of damage. Is the water that hit the island the same water that was above the earthquake on the ocean floor?
Chemistry
1 answer:
Tems11 [2.4K]20 days ago
8 0

Response:

Indeed

Clarification:

Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates, and when there is a downward shift of these plates, it generates a ripple effect similar to what happens when an object is dropped into water. As the plates descend, the water in the affected area is pulled downward by gravity, but rather than leveling out, it accelerates and gains velocity, subsequently forming a wave. A tsunami becomes evident when the water retreats as it gathers speed; this backward movement, combined with cohesion, causes the water to flow with the displaced water, intensifying the wave, which culminates in a colossal tidal wave we refer to as a tsunami.

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