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Suppose an earthquake occurs somewhere in California. Could a seismograph on Hawaii be used to help locate the epicenter of the earthquake?
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Was there a tsunami in Hawaii in 1975?
Yes, there was a tsunami that affected Hawaii in 1975. It was triggered by an earthquake off the coast of the Big Island and resulted in some damage to coastal areas in Hawaii.
When did the largest earthquake come?
The largest earthquake on record was a magnitude 9.5 on May 22, 1960. of the coast of Chile. The City of Valdivia was worst hit. The earthquake also generated a tsunami that struck portions of Hawaii, Japan, and Australia.
Chile earthquake May 22 1960?
The 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile is the strongest earthquake ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.5. It caused widespread destruction, including tsunamis that affected areas as far away as Hawaii and Japan. The earthquake resulted in the deaths of around 1,000 to 6,000 people.
When was the last tsunami in Hawaii?
Saturday February 27, 2010. An 8.8 earthquake hit Chile and a Tsunami warning was issued for all of Hawaii. A series of smaller waves up to 6 feet travelled to the islands later in the day. With the early warning, everyone was safely evacuated to higher ground and damage was minimal.
When the next earthquake hit Hawaii?
It is impossible to predict when an earthquake will happen.
What formed the Hawaiian islands- volcano or earthquake?
An earthquake made a volcano erupt which made hawaii. Tajeem
Will the shock waves from japan earthquake hit Hawaii?
yes
How many aftershocks were there during the island of Hawaii earthquake?
There was 8 aftershocks
Is it true when ever there is an earthquake on Hawaii a tsunami is coming?
No. The vast majorit of earthquakes, including those in Hawaii, do no trigger tsunamis.
When and where is a tsunami most likely to occur?
there have been a lot in Hawaii and in the summer well if an earthquake or landslide is in the Southern Hemisphere the winter
Suppose an earthquake occurs somewhere in California. Could a seismograph on Hawaii be used to help locate the epicenter of the earthquake?
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What did the Great Chilean Earthquake destroy?
This earthquake destroyed homes, buildings, and schools. This earthquake threatened the USA to by, It hurt Hilo , Hawaii and the USA. had to pay billions of dollars to repaire.
Can a Japanese earthquake affect US?
Yes, An earthquake in Japan can result in a tsunami that impacts Hawaii, Guam, Alaska or the US west coast
Was there a tsunami in Hawaii in 1975?
Yes, there was a tsunami that affected Hawaii in 1975. It was triggered by an earthquake off the coast of the Big Island and resulted in some damage to coastal areas in Hawaii.
Has the tsunami - caused by the earthquake in Japan on March 11 2011 - reached Hawaii?
Yeah.
Who can be affected by an earthquake?
Anyone can; even people continents away can be affected by really strong earthquakes. Japan had an earthquake and a tsunami that caused a tsunami in Hawaii.
