Cause
How is a tsunami most-likely created?
Tsunamis are caused by an underwater earthquake.
How is a tsunami ranked?
Tsunamis are ranked by destruction and how deathly it was.
What language does the word tsunami originate from?
Japanese
Where did the worst tsunami ever occur?
Japan
True or False:
Someone has surfed a Tsunami.
True
What causes an underwater earthquake?
The colliding of tectonic plates.
Why is ranking a tsunami so important?
So people will know how to protect themselves next time a tsunami strikes.
What two words do tsunami come from?
"Tsu" and "Nami"
How tall can tsunamis get?
Tsunamis tallest height is 100 feet tall. They also get as little as 10 feet.
True or False:
Wind and air pressure has nothing to do with Tsunamis.
False.
They add to the height and power of the tsunami.
What are the three natural disasters that tsunamis are caused by?
Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes and Landslides.
What is the name of the scale that a tsunami is ranked on?
The Rictor Scale
What does tsunami mean?
Tsu=Harbor
Nami=Wave
(Harbor Wave)
How long do tsunamis last?
Tsunamis can last from 5-60 minutes long.
True or False:
Tsunamis are one of the top 3 most dangerous natural disaster.
True.
It is #3 on the list.
What collides to cause the under water earthquake which causes a tsunami?
Tectonic Plates.
Do people predict a tsunami ranking?
Yes.
When was the last tsunami? What year?
2018.
It occurred in Indonesia.
What year was the worst tsunami?
2011
True or False:
The first tsunami was 4,000 years ago.
True.
It occurred in Syria 4,000 years ago.