Monsoons
Tsunamis
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Miscellaneous
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what seasons do monsoons occur??
summer and winter
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what causes tsunamis
what is caused by earthquakes and underwater eruptions
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A tsunami can be caused by earthquakes, underwater volcanic eruptions, and rarely a...
Meteorite
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If you see a tsunami should you go to the coast to watch it??
NO! First of all that's just plain stupid and there is the possibility of dangerous, localized land inundation of the foreshore.
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What does the word monsoon come from??
Monsoon comes from the Arabic “mausim” meaning “season” or “wind shift”.
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what is a monsoon
a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing wind
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about how fast can a tsunami travel
around 500 miles per hour
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Is a tsunami just one single wave?
No. It's a series of waves called a "wave train"
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Should you be calling your friend during a monsoon??
NO. Lightning is your biggest issue. People have been killed by calling while lightning is striking.
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When is the official last day of monsoon season??
September 30th
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What is monsoon season in India??
June to September
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what states are most threatened by tsunamis
What is hawaii,alaska,washington,oregon,and california
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What ocean is most affected by monsoons??
The Indian Ocean
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experts suggest staying how many feet above sea level during a tsunami
50 feet above sea level
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About how high can a tsunami wave be??
They can reach up to about 100 feet
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what does the word ''monsoon'' mean
it refers to the strong winds that blow from warm to cold areas
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what affects the height of a tsunami
the depth of sea floor gets higher when close to shore
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What percentage of rainfall in Arizona is caused by monsoons??
32%
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If you see a tsunami coming, about how far should you move away from the storm??
About 1 kilometer away from the shore
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About how much money do the Japanese think repairs for their tsunami cost??
309 BILLION DOLLARS (in US money)
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how many times on average does lightning strike during a monsoon
about 5,000,000 times
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about what percentage of pacific tsunamis originate from the ring of fire
about 80%
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what frequencies do tsunamis come to hawaii
about 1 a year and a severe tsunami every 7 years
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If you have to make an emergency kit, what should be your first priority??
Some food that requires no cooking or refrigeration and three gallons of water in clean, closed containers for each person and pet
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What was the longest monsoon in Arizona??
Its lasted for 99 DAYS in 1984
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