Damage and Effects
What happens after a tsunami?
Everything gets destoryed
Where did the famous tsunami of December 26, 2004, take place?
Indian Ocean
Where do tsunamis mostly happen?
In the Pacific Ocean near countries like Japan and Indonesia
True or False: Tsunamis only damage buildings with water, not with floating object
False
How many different countries were affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
14 countries
How many "scary" tsunamis happen every ten years?
About twice
Does it cost millions or billions of dollars to fix the damage?
Billions
What specific power plant was damaged during the 2011 tsunami in Japan?
The Fukushima nuclear power plant
Near the beach, the water is ______ (shallow or deep).
Shallow
What two things smash into homes and buildings?
The weight of the water and floating debris
Which U.S. state did the 1964 tsunami reach after starting in Alaska?
California
What pushes the water up to start the wave?
An underwater Earthquake
What two types of structures cost billions of dollars to fix?
Ports and Roads
What have scientists learned to do better because of these historical events?
Predict waves and protect people
How many small tsunamis happen every year?
2 times every year