Earthquake Causes Tsunami. Energy accumulates in the overriding plate until it exceeds the frictional forces between the two stuck plates. When this happens, the overriding plate snaps back into an unrestrained position. This sudden motion is the cause of the tsunami - because it gives an enormous shove to the overlying water.
Ajo is in the Sonoran Desert, tucked away in Western Pima County in Arizona, about 120 miles southwest of Phoenix and 130 miles west of Tucson.
Homefacts City Report. Chinle is located in Apache County, AZ. The population is 4,465, making Chinle the 2nd largest city in Apache County. There are 9 public schools in Chinle with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Chinle is moderate, and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city.