Tsunami
What causes a tsunami?
Earthquakes or volcano erruptions
What is the maximum magnitude of an earthquake?
Magnitude 9.5
What is the centre of a hurricane called?
The Eye
In which region does tsunamis mostly occur?
The Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire
How many earthquakes occur each year?
around 500,000 earthquakes every year
What surrounds the eye?
The Eye Wall
What is the highest possible height of a tsunami?
1720 foot (1958 Alaska)
How many percent of the world's earthquakes are felt by humans?
around 20%
What are the other two names for a hurricane?
Cyclones and Typhoons
What is the maximum speed of a tsunami?
Over 500 miles/hour, as fast as a jet plane
What is the study of earthquakes called?
seismology
What is the largest hurricane ever recorded?
Typhoon Tip
How many people were killed in Indonesia during the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
167,540
What are waves of energy that travel through earth called?
Seismic waves
How many years until a hurricane's name can be repeated again?
6 years