Tsunamis and tidal waves feel different because of where they come from. A tsunami is like a big, fast wave caused by something shaking the ocean, like an earthquake under the sea. A tidal wave is more like a regular wave that comes in slowly with the tide. Imagine if you shook a bathtub full of water really hard, that's like a tsunami! If you just let the water rise and fall gently, that’s a tidal wave.
Examples
- A tidal wave is like the gentle rise and fall of water at the beach.
- Imagine throwing a rock into a pond, that’s a small tsunami!
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See also
- Tsunami vs. Tidal Wave: What’s the Difference?
- How Do Tsunamis Travel Across Oceans?
- What Makes a ‘Tsunami’ Different from a Regular Wave?
- How earthquakes trigger tsunamis - BBC?
- How a Tsunami Forms in Seconds | Earthquake Explained?