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what causes tsunami
the plate movement of 2 tectonic plates
How are tsunamis detected early?
by sensors
what should people do if they see a tsunami forming
go to high ground
what usually causes tsunamis
what is a tsunami warning
a sensor that tells u when a tsunami is hitting
What type of plate boundary is most likely to produce a tsunami?
convergent
Why does a tsunami slow down as it reaches shallow water?
friction of the seafloor increases
What causes the seafloor to suddenly move during a tsunami-creating earthquake?
the movement of 2 tectonic plates
Why is communication important after a tsunami warning is issued?
to let people know to get on high ground so they dont drown and die
what is a sign of a tsunami
ocean pulling back
what are signs of a tsunami forming
if the water pushes back and is rising
Why is the first wave of a tsunami sometimes not the largest?
cause energy still is there to arrive later
What is a tsunami?
a series of large ocean waves (deadly)
Why is tsunami water dangerous even after waves stop?
because the currents are still there and can flood
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Why do scientists study past tsunamis?
to estimate when tsunamis in the future will hit
What’s one way engineers protect coastal buildings from tsunamis?
what are the 3 criterias of having a good sensor
1. cheap 2. max warning time 3. least false alarms possible
What kind of data helps scientists estimate when a tsunami might reach land?
ocean depth
What are tsunami evacuation routes designed to do?
lead people to high ground