By Phil Rossoni, Exhibit Models
Below is an animation of a longitudinal wave. Notice how the water molicules are moving as much on the bottom as on the top:
Copyright Phil Rossoni 2/8/05
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| How is a Tsunami different from a Normal Wave? By Phil Rossoni, Exhibit Models |
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| A Tsunami is not like a wind generated wave. It is closer to a very low frequency sound wave under water. The movement of the tectonic plates gives the ocean a shove which affects motion of water throughout the water column. Below is an animation of a longitudinal wave. Notice how the water molicules are moving as much on the bottom as on the top: |
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| Compare the above longitudinal wave to a wind generated surface wave and notice how the water molicules on the bottom do not move at all: | |||||||||||
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| Animations by Dr. Dan Russell, Kettering University Applied Physics Copyright Phil Rossoni 2/8/05 |
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