Geography
What Is a subduction zone
A subduction zone is a region of the Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet
What Causes a Tsunami?
A underwater earthquake,volcano or mudslide.
Are people left homeless?
Yes thousands of people are left after Tsunamis.
When was the last major Tsunami?
2004
What was the height of the 1958 Lituya Bay Mega Tsunami?
1,720 feet tall
What Is the ring of Fire?
The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
True of False in the open ocean are Tsunamis Dangerous?
False-Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height.
How are economy's after Tsunamis?
The economy's suffer because Rebuilding after a tsunami puts a significant financial strain on governments as well, resulting in an economic downturn that can affect entire regions of the world.
Is the Initial wave the strongest?
No the initial wave is nit usually the strongest. The waves get progressively stronger
Was the Lituya Bay tsunami taller than the Burj Khalifa (The Tallest Building in the world?)
No the Burj Khalifa is about 100,000 feet taller.
Where was the Tsunami that the Jason" and "TOPEX/Poseidon recorded ?
Bay of Bengal
Is a Tsunami a wind generated wave?
A tsunami is different from a wind-generated surface wave . Those are the kind of waves you would see at the beach. While wind-generated waves in deep water only cause water movement near the surface, while a tsunami involves the movement of water from the surface to the seafloor
What Bugs come and Carry diseases after a Tsunami?
Mosquito.
What percent of Tsunamis occur in the ring of fire?
80% that means the cost of areas in the "Ring of Fire" are at a constant risk of a Tsunami.
True or False-Do Tsunamis have the potential to be taller then Buildings?
True some Tsunamis can be taller then Skyscrapers!
What States are the most at risk for a Tsunami
Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California
Why Do Tsunamis come crashing over towns?
The speed of a tsunami to be controlled by the water depth, with faster speeds in deeper water. A tsunami slows as it approaches increasingly shallow water.
Besides the initial wave what else causes destruction?
Floods. Floods are common after Tsunamis.
What year did the Lisbon Portugal Tsunami occur.
1775
Was the Lituya Bay tsunami taller then the Empire state building?
Yes the tsunami was about 266 feet taller then the Empire state building.
In What ocean do Tsunamis Occur the most in?
The Pacific Ocean
Why are Tsunamis Dangerous?
Tsunamis are so dangerous because there is so much energy that builds up in one wave
Are people affected by Tsunamis?
Tsunamis lead to another issue, of people being injured or drowned because of all the open debris and water. Tsunamis are a very deadly natural disaster.
True or False Can scientist predict when a Tsunami will happen?
Scientists can accurately estimate the time when a tsunami will arrive almost anywhere around the world based on calculations using the depth of the water, distances from one place to another, and the time that the earthquake or other event occurred.
Was the Lituya Bay tsunami taller then the New York Times Tower?
Yes the tsunami was about 999 feet taller the the building.