Earthquakes
Which major sports event did the 1989 San Francisco earthquake affect?
The World Series
What causes tsunamis?
Earthquakes
What causes volcanoes?
Earthquakes
What is the most volcanically active state in America?
Hawaii
What are the 4 layers of the Earth?
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
What is the lowest magnitude earthquake?
1.0
How fast do tsunamis move?
Up to 500mph
What is the area that volcanoes are mostly found called?
Ring of fire
Where is Mt. Fuji located?
Japan
What is the mantle made of?
Magma
How do earthquakes happen?
Tectonic plates hitting each other
How tall are tsunamis?
Up to 6 stories or more
What is above-ground molten rock called?
Lava
Which coast of the United States is the most prone to earthquakes?
West Coast/California
What is the name of the tool that measures earthquake magnitude?
Seismometer/Seismograph
What magnitude was the earthquake that caused the Japanese tsunami in 2011?
9.0
What should you do if there is a tsunami?
Get to high ground
What layer of earth is under the crust?
The mantle
Where did Ms. Bott see a volcano erupt?
Guatemala
What is the crust made up of?
Tectonic plates
What is a fault line?
The place where tectonic plates meet
Where do tsunamis happen?
Along the ocean coasts
What is the name of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii?
Mt. Vesuvius
Also known as "The Land of Ice and Fire", what is the name of the coldest volcanic country?
Iceland
What is the most dangerous part of a volcanic eruption?
Pyroclastic flow