When sea level rises, it can lead to coastal flooding, erosion of coastlines, and saltwater intrusion into freshwater sources. If the land sinks due to subsiden
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Why don't all tsunami warning systems work?Asked by Wiki User
Tsunami warning systems may not work due to technical failures, lack of maintenance, inadequate funding, or
WD808 human error. In remote or underdeveloped areas, ther
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Geology
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What type of plate boundary is in the mid ocean ridge?Asked by Wiki UserThe mid-ocean ridge is a
divergent plate boundary where tectonic plates are moving away from each other. As the plates separate, magma rises to the surface, cre
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Are there any oceans or seas that are tideless meaning no low or high tides or both?Asked by Wiki UserThe Mediterranean Sea and the Baltic Sea are examples of seas that have very limited tidal range, making them virtually tideless. However, technically all bodie
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Is there ice under the ocean?Asked by Wiki UserYes, there can be ice under the ocean in the form of
methane hydrates or icebergs that have calved from glaciers. Methane hydrates are ice-like structures that
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Geology
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Is most of the dissolved salts in the oceans come from human activities?Asked by Danii2No, most of the dissolved salts in the oceans come from natural processes such as weathering of rocks and volcanic activity. Human activities do contribute some
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Why amphibia failed to inhabit sea?Asked by Wiki UserAmphibians evolved to inhabit the land and water, adapting to both environments. Their ancestors did not possess the necessary adaptations for living in the ope
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Geography
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What two oceans border the Philippines?Asked by Wiki UserThe Philippines is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the South China Sea to the west.