Volcano
What causes a volcano to erupt?
When pressure builds deep inside Earth, magma gets pushed up to the surface. Then the volcano erupts.
What is an avalanche?
An avalanche is a ton of snow that, when triggered drops like a barrel in the game, Donkey Kong (a game based on Mario).
What causes a flood?
Floods happen when a lot of water moves into places it usually doesn't cover.
What causes a tsunami?
A tsunami starts when an earthquake happens underwater.
You cannot go into an elevator during an earthquake. True or False?
True. (obviously!!)
What is the origin of the word Volcano’s origin?
It is named after the Greek and Roman god Vulcan. Vulcan is the Roman and Greek god of fire and the forge, and mythical inventor of smithing and metal working
What is the first thing you should do if you get trapped inside an avalanche?
Try to stay on your feet as long as possible.
Name 2 out of 3 of the common types of floods.
River flood, flash floods and storm surges.
Name the two different types of tsunamis.
Distant and local were the 2 types of tsunamis.
What causes an earthquake?
While tectonic plates are moving, they sometimes collide, and when they do, they cause an earthquake.
What kind of volcano is Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji is a Stratovolcano. A stratovolcano is a volcano built up of alternate layers of lava and ash.
Do loud noises cause an avalanche? True or False?
False. Many myths say that loud noises can trigger avalanches.
How many months did the Nile river flood per year?
3 months per year.
What does the word tsunami mean in Japanese?
The word tsunami is a Japanese word. Tsu means "harbor," and nami means "wave."
What is the best way to build an earthquake-resistant structure?
Steel reinforced concrete pyramids are the best way to build any structure, but most effective against earthquakes.
What volcano in Indonesia triggered a tsunami?
The eruption of Krakatoa was one of the most deadly volcanic events in the world. It was so powerful it caused a tsunami that killed 36,000 people!
What are the different types of avalanches? Name at least 3
The different types of avalanches are Loose Snow Avalanche, Slab Avalanche, Icefall Avalanche, Wet Avalanche.
What is the biggest flood ever recorded?
The 1931 Yangtze river flood. Death count:422,499–4,000,000!!
In what year did Japan face a mega tsunami?
On March 11, 2011, Japan faced a 10m tsunami
What earthquake killed the most people since 1900?
The earthquake in Tangshan, China, that killed over 240,000!!
What are the different types of volcanoes? Name at least 3.
The different types of volcanoes are stratovolcanoes, cinder cones, lava domes, and shield volcanoes.
How do scientists predict avalanches?
They dig pits in the snow to study cross sections of the snowpack layers.
What is the main rule if a flood ever happens?
Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters because the flood waters might be electrocuted or dirty, or sometimes heavy, big objects might tumble through the water and hit you, and there are also the little things that can zoom through the water and hit you, hurting you!
What is the tallest tsunami ever recorded?
In Lituya Bay, Alaska there was a mega tsunami with a maximum height of 1,720 feet – the world's largest recorded tsunami.
What was the longest ever earthquake to tremble the ground?
The longest ever recorded seismic event was the 32 year-long “slow-slip event” in Sumatra.