Detection
Have scientists ever predicted a major earthquake?
No.
Where do most earthquakes occur?
Most earthquakes occur around the Ring of Fire.
Where is Hiroshima?
In Japan.
What are topographic maps?
Maps that display elevation.
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
Name one way humans can create tsunamis.
a) Through nuclear missiles/atomic bombs
b) By human induced earthquakes
What is radon-thoron?
An isotope.
What was the name of the earthquake that caused the 2011 tsunami wave in Sendai, Japan?
The Great Tohoku Earthquake.
What is so special about Bikini Atoll?
It is the island with the most nuclear explosions in the world.
Name one way we can try to predict tsunamis.
a) Using radon-thoron sensors.
b) Using past locations of earthquakes to determine the probability of another earthquake occurring in the same region.
Name one way we can prevent/dissipate tsunami waves.
a) By harnessing deep ocean sound waves
b) By using Electromagnetic pulses
How did the Halifax Explosion occur?
The explosion occurred through a spark igniting from the collision of two ships.
What factors of a tsunami wave can be determined by seafloor topography?
Tsunami wave height, propagating speeds and energy distribution.
Where was the largest tsunami wave recorded?
In Lituya Bay, Alaska.
When did the Halifax Explosion occur?
a) 1922
b) 1918
c) 1917
c) 1917