Basics of Tsunamis
A giant wave caused by a sudden disturbance and displacement of energy.
What is a tsunami?
Tsunamis that cause this to nearby shores and harbors happen twice a year on average.
What is damage?
This scale used to classify earthquakes can also help measure the intensity of tsunamis.
What is the Richter scale?
A tsunami can move up to 500mph which is approximately this vehicle.
What is a jet plane?
The author of 'Fahrenheit 451'
Who was Ray Bradbury?
This thing and volcanic eruptions can trigger a tsunami.
What is an earthquake?
These towering structures can help defend against tsunamis.
What are walls?
Tsunamis are most likely to occur in this area around the Pacific Ocean.
What is the Ring of Fire?
Tsunami translates to this in Japanese.
What is a 'Harbor Wave'?
A plant where its flesh can be used as a burn treatment.
What is Aloe Vera?
Since this year 75 tsunamis have hit the US.
When was 1737.
Tsunamis can also cause these which cause many to lose their homes worldwide.
What are floods?
This earthquake & tsunami killed an estimated 230,000 people.
What was the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004?
This much of the world's tsunamis happen in the Ring of Fire.
How much is 80%?
A device used for measuring angles.
What is a protractor?