Tsunamis
On average, how many tsunamis happen a year? (5 range)
2 tsunamis
Out of all five disasters on this jeopardy, which is the most deadliest?
Earthquakes
Out of all five disasters on this jeopardy, which is the least deadliest?
tornadoes
In what cloud does a hurricane form?
cumulonimbus clouds
Which state in the U.S has the most wildfires each year?
California
In which ocean do tsunamis occur most often?
The Pacific Ocean
What earthquake caused the most damage in the world?
the Valdivia Earthquake
Which year was the fastest spinning tornado recorded? (10 year range)
1999
In the U.S, which state has been hit with the most hurricanes?
Florida
Where in the world do wildfires most commonly occur?
In the forested areas of the U.S and Canada
How tall is the tallest tsunami ever recorded, in feet? (500 feet range)
1720 feet tall
Which city in California receives the most earthquakes each year?
Frisco, California
What is the average spinning speed of a tornado, in mph? (5 mph range)
15 mph
What is the average speed of a hurricane, in mph? (3 mph range)
17 mph
What type of weather causes a wildfire? (Name 1 of 3 options)
1.) Heat waves
2.) Droughts
3.) Cyclical climate changes (such as El Niño)
What tsunami is believed to be the deadliest tsunami till date?
The Boxing Day tsunami in 2004
On average, how many earthquakes occur each year? (500 range)
20,000 earthquakes
Where in the world did the most destructive tornado take place?
Bonus: What was its name?
Bangladesh
Bonus: Daulatpur–Saturia tornado
Currently what is the strongest hurricane ever recorded?
Hurricane Wilma
What is the longest lasting wildfire?
The Chinchaga Fire
What is the biggest tsunami ever recorded?
the Lituya Bay tsunami
How does a fault line affect an earthquake?
A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock. Faults allow the blocks (tectonic plates) to move relative to each other. The energy that's released sets an earthquake in motion.
What is the fastest spinning tornado ever recorded?
the 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado
How do cold and warm air masses affect the formation of hurricanes?
Warm air meets cool air in the higher altitudes that causes condensation of the warm air vapor. The condensation turns into storm clouds that make up hurricanes.
On average, how many wildfires occur every year? (1,000 range)
70,000 wildfires