volcano
Why do people live near volcanoes?
Do to mining, geothermal energy , tourism and agriculture
What was the magnitude of the largest earthquake ever recorded?
The magnitude of the largest earthquake recored is 9.5 . it occurred in Chile
how is a tsunami generated?
Tsunamis are generated primarily by earthquakes
True or false - Landslides are responsible for $200,000,000 to $400,000,000 dollars in damages in Canada?
True
Where is the tallest volcano in the Solar System?
On mars because it has low gravity and it has the lack of moving tectonic plates
What character from Norse mythology was blamed for earthquakes? Loki, Thor , Odin or Helena
it is Loki because he is the god of mischief and strife
What ocean is the most active tsunami area
The Most active tsunami area is the Pacific Ocean because it is near the ring of fire
What is a landslide?
A landslide is any time lots of rock has downward movement on a natural slope.
True or false - Most Canadians have insurance for flooding.
False - flooding isn’t included in many insurance plans
What is the name of the area where the most volcanos erupted?
The most volcanos have erupted in the ring of fire which is near the Pacific Ocean
what are earthquakes?
It’s a sudden release of earths surface that it is cause by energy of Earths crust
True or false - Not all undersea earthquakes cause tsunamis
True, not all earthquakes cause tsunamis, only some do.
True or false - landslides are a significant threat to human life.
True
What is one reason that flood damage is more expensive today than in Canada’s past?
Option A: Canadians have more expensive electronics that can be damaged by water
Option B: More Canadians are using basements as living spaces
how do volcanos erupt?
Volcanoes erupt when molten rock reaches the surface
Which country Has the most earthquakes in the world
Japan because it has the most dense ground area in the world
What is the deadliest tsunami ever recorded?
The deadliest tsunami was the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It resulted in the deaths of around 230,000 people in 14 countries.
What is a new “spacey” technology used to monitor potential landslides
Satellite earth observation data
Severe rain storms are causing more floods in Canada
what is a volcano?
a volcano is a hot lava mountain that is part of earth crust /surface
Why do earthquakes happen?
earthquakes happen because the tectonic plate get stuck on each other creating friction.
True or False - You can you detect a tsunami in the open ocean?
False, unlike regular ocean waves tsunamis cannot be detected in the open ocean.
True or False - Mining is a natural cause of landslides
False - Mining might cause landslides, but it is a man made factor, not a natural cause
Are older or newer neighborhood's more at risk due to flooding?
Older neighbourhoods weren’t built with the same anti-flood protections and are more at risk.