Are offshore oil rigs in danger if a tsunami comes their way??

Actually, if they are in deep water, they really aren't in danger.





Tsunami's are the result of a shockwave from an offshore earthquake. The earthquake usually happens in deep water, and the size of the initial wave is rather small. This is because there is essentially a fixed amount of energy in the wave, and it can only displace a deep water column a relatively small amount. In fact, boats offshore in deep water might not notice the tsunami wave among the other surface waves.





When the Tsunami reaches shallower water, there is enough energy to displace the shallow water column a much larger distance. As a result, instead of a 2-3 foot wave you can get a 20-30 foot wave, which causes incredible destruction.





If the rig is in shallow water it could be in trouble, but a deepwater rig might not even notice the tsunami.Are offshore oil rigs in danger if a tsunami comes their way??
Abso-fricken-lutely, there are gone when one hits them.Are offshore oil rigs in danger if a tsunami comes their way??
I agree with rbc, what you should maybe think more about is the hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico or badly ballised semi submersibles!
EH YES .If you were the size of a matchstick in a swimming pool, relatively,what do you think would happen?Many are not fixed to the sea bed merely tethered ,scary stuff.
Everything is in danger if in the path of a tsunami!