How Tsunamis Are Formed
Where are tsunamis normally formed
the ocean
What does hazard mitigation mean?
Hazard Mitigation is actions taken to help reduce or end long term risks caused by natural disasters
what is a tsunami?
A big wave attacking land
What year did the Japan tsunami take place and what was the magnitude of the earthquake that followed up
2011 and magnitude was 9.0
What are 3 examples of how a tsunami is formed
A earthquake, a meteor, a volcanic eruption, underwater landslide, or CaseOh jumping in water
What is one way a tsunami can be mitigated?
Building a wall, dam, or going to higher ground
Tsunamis can be made in other places than water
Fact or Cap?
Capppppppppp. Tsunamis can only be made in water
Name 2 countries that were affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami
Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India
What is the minimum magnitude of a earthquake to cause a tsunami
6.5
How can we develop building to help us increase our chances of survival during a tsunami
Storm water management, open space preservation, and flood plain laws.
A earthquake is the most likely scenario for a tsunami to form
Fact or Cap?
Factsssssssss
There was a nuclear crisis after the Japan tsunami of 2011
Fact or Cap?
Factsssssssssssss