Tsunamis

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What are Seismic Waves ? the waves of energy caused by the sudden breaking of the earth or an explosion
What kind of waves are Seismic Waves ? Mechanical
The three types of seismic waves are ... Surface waves , P waves , S waves
What are tsunamis ? are a series of waves, made in a body of water by an earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite impact
What are tsunamis often incorrectly referred to as ? Tidal waves
In the United States , who has the primary responsibility of reporting tsunamis ? NOAA(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
As a result of their long wavelengths, tsunamis act as... shallow-water waves