Nicknames
Tsunamis are sometimes called this-- though incorrectly.
What is a~ tidal wave
On a rare occasion, tsunamis are caused by this space rock.
What is a~ meteorite?
Tsunamis can travel as fast as 5000 of this unit.
What are~ miles?
Sometimes, people call tsunamis this type of wave, relating to vibrations of the earth.
What is a~ seismic wave?
Something that can occur on and off land near tectonic plate boundaries--NOT a volcano.
What is an~ earthquake?
Tsunamis can grow up to this large height.
What is~ 100 ft?
The word "tsunami" means this in Japanese.
What is a~ harbor wave?
One of the ways tsunamis are formed relate to what we are learning in this class currently.
What are~ changes in atmospheric pressure?
The most powerful tsunami occurred here in December 2004.
What is the~ Indian Ocean
A tsunami is not just one wave, but a series of waves known as this.
What is a~ wave train?
This, like earthquakes, can occur on and off land. They later form islands.
What are~ volcanic eruptions
Some tsunamis are less than this tall and aren't even noticed.
What is~ 30 centimeters?
Similar to an orca's nickname.
What is a~ Killer wave?
These events are created when rocks slide down a slope and cause masses of damage.
What are~ landslides?
Scientists can estimate the exact time a tsunami will occur by knowing these three factors.
What are~ the depth of the ocean, the time of the earthquake, and the distance from one place to the next.