The most common causes of tsunamis are underwater earthquakes. A tsunami is not a single wave, but a series that behave much like the waves rippling out from a stone dropped in a pond. Each wave can last five to 15 minutes, and the danger can last for hours after the initial wave arrives. “Tsunami waves heights cannot be predicted and the first wave may not be the largest,” according to NOAA statement.
Tsunami Infographic from Erica Edwards on Vimeo.
Tsunamis can be generated when chunks of the planet’s crust separate under the seafloor, causing an earthquake. Here’s what happens: One slab of lifting crust essentially rapidly acts as a giant paddle, transferring its energy to the water. Tsunamis can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, underwater detonations and even landslides.
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