The amount of warning time a tsunami warning system can provide depends on the distance between your location and the location of the undersea event. A tsunami can travel 500 to 600 mph in deep water, slowing as it approaches shore. If the undersea earthquake that starts the tsunami is 500 miles offshore in deep [...]
December 19th, 2008 | Gordon | 0 comments | ContinuedGet Your Questions Answered
Q: How fast does a tsunami travel?
A: In deep water a tsunami moves at a speed of over 600 miles per hour.
Q: How far can a tsunami travel and still cause damage?
A: A tsunami can travel long distances without a significant loss of energy. In 1960, a tsunami started by an undersea earthquake off [...]
























