Monsoons
what seasons do monsoons occur??
summer and winter
what causes tsunamis
what is caused by earthquakes and underwater eruptions
A tsunami can be caused by earthquakes, underwater volcanic eruptions, and rarely a...
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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.
What does the word monsoon come from??
Monsoon comes from the Arabic “mausim” meaning “season” or “wind shift”.
what is a monsoon
a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing wind
About how fast can a tsunami travel
around 500 miles per hour
Is a tsunami just one single wave?
No. It's a series of waves called a "wave train"
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.
Name at least 3 kinds of weather hazards during the monsoon.
lightning, dust storms, thunderstorms, wildfires, extreme heat and flash floods.
What is monsoon season in Vietnam??
November to March
Which areas are most threatened by tsunamis?
Coastal areas
What ocean is most affected by monsoons??
The Indian Ocean
experts suggest staying how many feet above sea level during a tsunami
50 feet above sea level
About how high can a tsunami wave be??
They can reach up to about 100 feet
what does the word ''monsoon'' mean
it refers to the strong winds that blow from cold to warm areas
what affects the height of a tsunami
the depth of sea floor gets higher when close to shore
Where should be the safest place when the tsunami hits?
up high on a mountain
If you see a tsunami coming, about how far should you move away from it??
About 1 kilometer away from the shore
About how much money do the Japanese think repairs for their tsunami cost??
309 BILLION DOLLARS (in US money)
What usually appears because of monsoon?
typhoons
about what percentage of pacific tsunamis originate from the "Ring of Fire"
about 80%
What is the wavelength of a tsunami?
Approximately, how many earthquakes happen per year?
About 500,000