THE POWER OF TSUNAMIS
how is a tsunami created?
giant waves created by strong movements on the ocean floor.
synonym of tidal wave?
tsunami
why did the author write the selection volcanoes?
to inform readers about different types of volcanoes.
magma?
hot liquid rock inside earth
where do earths volcanoes form?
at the boundaries of two tectonic plates.
describe when a tsunami can be considrered most dangerous.
when the tsumnami reaches on land
synonym of result?
consequence
what can be describe from the following excerpt?
in addition, the soil that eventually develops from volcanic eruptions often leads to better palnt and animal life.
it describes how a volcanic eruption can help the surrounding area.
ash?
the gray powder that remains after something has burned
what is the most common type of volcano?
cinder volcanoes
what is a mega-tsunami?
tsunamis that are caused by underwater landslides.
devastating?
causing great harm or damage
what was an immediate effect of the eruption mount st. helens?
the area around the volcano was destroyed.
to come out quickly and suddenly?
spurted
what can be inffered from the following excerpt?
it erupted in the year 1065, but scientists believe that someday it will erupt again.
it describes and important feature of a dormant volcano
what clue from the story tells us how a tsunami can be caused by a volcano?
the explosions shock waves can generate tsunamis.
to produce or create something?
generate
why did the author write the selection the power of tsunamis?
explain the dangers of tsunamis
explain what people can do to stay safe from tsunamis
explain how tsunamis form.
synonym for grand?
majestic
name the 4 main types of volcanoes.
lava dome
shield
cinder
composite
what is a large area where there are many active volcanoes called?
the ring of fire.
displacement?
the act of moving something from its usual place or regular place
from the power of tsunamis, what excerpt from the selection tells us that tsunamis can cause damage that can take many years to recover from?
the great sendai earthquake was and tsunami was the most devastating disaters in Japan's history......
synonym for jewels?
GEMS
what can be described about volcanic eruptions?
scientists can learn about earth by studying volcanic eruptions.