Oceans/Seas
Can a tsunami happen in a sea?
Yes
Where did the worst tsunami happen?
Indonesia
How long does a tsunami normally last?
Five minutes to two hours
When a Tsunami is coming is there long or short earthquakes before?
Long earthquakes
What is the ocean that a tsunami is most likely to occur?
The Pacific ocean
What year did the worst tsunami happen?
2004
500 miles ( 800 kmh )
How tall can a tsunami get up to?
Tens of meters.
What ocean was the worst tsunami?
Indian ocean
What is another word for tsunami?
Harbour wave
When a tsunami is going 800 km a hour what is equivalent to?
A jet plane
Why is a tsunami most likely to happen in the Pacific ocean?
It is surrounded by deep ocean and trenches.
What ocean is a tsunami likely to occur?
The Indian ocean
How much of the world does the Pacific ocean cover?
More than one third
When was the first ever tsunami?
2000 B.C
What was the the tsunami known as the deadliest tsunami?
The tsunami in Indonesia.
What is the percent of all of the oceans/seas to have a tsunami?
78% in Pacific ocean, 9% in Atlantic ocean and Caribbean sea, 6% in Mediterranean sea, 5% in Indian ocean and 1% all of the other oceans.
Where do 80% of tsunamis happen?
The Ring of fire
How long did the tsunami in Indonesia last?
Seven hours
What is the ring of fire?
A region around much of the edge of the Pacific Ocean where most volcanic eruptions and earthquakes happen.