Tsunami
What ocean do Tsunamis usually occur in?
Pacific Ocean
Are tornadoes predictable? (True or False)
False
What is an earthquake?
The sudden release of strain energy in the earths crust
How are hurricanes named?
Alphabetical Order
What is the definition of a wildfire?
A large destruction of fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush
How are Tsunamis formed?
A displacement of the ocean or a earthquake.
When do tornadoes occur?
They occur in the late afternoon and during the evening and spring or summer
Why do earthquakes occur?
sudden movement along faults within the earth
When is hurricane season?
Jun 1, - Nov 30,
Are wildfires caused by climate change? (Yes or No)
Yes
What is wavelength and speed of a typical tsunami?
between 150-1000km with speeds of 400-800km per hour
How long do tornadoes usually last?
They last for around 5-10 minutes
What is the average magnitude in a earthquake?
Magnitude 2
What is a Cyclone?
A tropical storm with winds blowing in large spiral around a calm center known as 'eye'
What state has the most wildfires?
California
What was located 155 miles away from the Indonesian Island?
The earthquakes epicenter
What is a multiple-vortex tornado?
A tornado that contains several vortices (called subvortices or suction vortices)
How are earthquakes named?
by the name of the town,province or country, near or within which it originates.
What state has had the most hurricanes?
Florida
Can wildfires be good for the enviroment? (True or false)
True
Why is a Tsunami difficult to spot when it is far away from the shore?
The energy moving through very deep water makes the tsunami waves one meter above its original height.
What was the worst tornado in history?
The Tri-State tornado
What is the instrument used to measure earthquakes?
A seismometer.
How much precipitation can a major hurricane release on land?
A hurricane can potentially release trillions of gallons of water onto an area
How does wildfire smoke affect the humans and wildlife?
Can damage lung tissue and lead to low blood oxygen levels or high blood dioxide levels