Tsunami names
Are there even names for Tsunamis?
yes, There are names for Tsunamis.
What are all the ways tsunamis are formed?
Underwater Volcanic Eruption, overland Earthquakes, Overland Volcanoes, & sudden tectonic plate movement.
What Area is least affected by tsunamis?
Alaska's Arctic coast is the least affected area.
How are they formed underwater...mostly?
Watch to see if correct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB-TO5kq5Aw
What is Most tsunami damage and destruction is caused by?
flooding, wave impacts, erosion, strong currents, and floating debris
What is another popular name for a Tsunami?
Tidal Waves
What is the most common cause of tsunamis?
Earthquake-induced movement on the ocean floor.
How many cars are affected by the Japanese Tsunami in Japan?
37,000
What is the Second stage of a Tsunami?
The ocean floor cracks from the tremors and part of the floor rises
What type of resource is damaged the most by Tsunamis?
Sewage & Drinking Water Supplies.
What is the most popular Tsunami Name?
The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004
Can a bomb testing cause a Tsunami?
Yes. The louder the bang, the bigger the Tsunami.
If a tsunami zone list was cut in half, what would be in the middle(What zone)?
Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
What is one way to know when a Tsunami is coming?
A rapid and unexpected recession of water levels below the expected low tide.
What happens if tsunamis continue to happen globally?
Coastal locations around the world will continue to be destroyed.
What is the name of a tsunami in Greek mythology?
The White Horse
Where are tsunamis used in war?
Andrei Sakharov in 1961 proposed a torpedo with a nuclear 100-megaton warhead, such a torpedo, could be fired at a safe distance by fitting it with a timing mechanism. Then it would explode at the right time, causing a tsunami.
What place is affected by Tsunamis
80%, the Ring of Fire
What is the 4th stage in a Tsunami?
A massive swell of water spreads out in all directions.
What is the most destructive Tsunami to be recorded?
The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004
Who invented the name "Tsunami"?
It is an anonymous one who first called it a "tsunami". All that is known is that the word "tsunami" was originally a Japanese word, but today it's commonly used in English.
What is the least common cause of tsunamis?
Extraterrestrial collision (Astroid or meteor)
What's The top region that Tsunami's affect?
The Pacific Ocean is affected the most with 79%
What is the final stage of a Tsunami?
The tsunami hits the shore in huge waves that destroys everything in it's zone.
What is the 5th deadliest tsunami?
Indonesia in Krakatau Aug. 27th 1883. Magnitude 30 meters