West Bay
What is a tsunami?
A series of large waves
True or False? Tsunamis are the same as Tidal Waves?
False, Tsunamis and tidal waves are two different phenomena.
What is the most common cause of a tsunami?
Earthquakes
What is meant by get to higher ground?
Get to a second (2nd) floor or above in a concrete reinforced building.
Complete the sentence:
If an Earthquake is LONG and STRONG, get ______
If an Earthquake is LONG and STRONG, get GONE.
Meaning if the Earthquake is long, it lasts about a minute. It is strong, in that you can barely stand. You should get GONE! Meaning 2nd floor or higher in a concrete building as a wave can arrive as soon as five (5) minutes and there may not be time for an official warning.
Yes, they can!
True or False? Tsunami waves take hours to arrive
False, Tsunami waves can arrive as soon as five (5) minutes following an Earthquake.
Name three (3) causes of Tsunamis.
Earthquakes
Landslides
Volcanos
Meteors
What is the three word prompt on how to respond to an Earthquake?
DROP.COVER.HOLD
DUCK.COVER.HOLD
How soon can tsunami waves arrive?
The first tsunami wave can arrive as soon as five (5) minutes following an Earthquake.
What is the measurement for an Earthquake?
Magnitude
True or False? Tsunamis are not just one wave but a series of waves.
True, Tsunamis are multiple waves.
True or False? Doorways are the safest place to be during an earthquake?
False, doorways are more dangerous as it can slam on you. It is best to drop, cover and hold.
How fast can a tsunami wave travel?
500 miles per hour (mph) - 800 km
True or False? Out at open sea, a tsunami wave can measure a few inches tall
What country does the word "Tsunami" originate from?
Japan
True or False? Tsunami waves can travel as fast as a jet plane.
False, Tsunami waves can arrive as soon as five (5) minutes following an Earthquake
What happens to a tsunami's speed when it reaches shallow water
It decelerates (slows down)
What happens to a tsunami's height when it reaches shallow water?
It builds in height (gets taller)
Name at least (2) signs of an approaching Tsunami?
1. Sea receding
2. Loud roaring sound from the sea
3. Animals acting strangely
What does the word "Tsunami" mean in Japanese?
Harbour Wave
True or False? The first wave of a tsunami is usually NOT the strongest.
True, subsequent waves may be stronger
How many people did the Indian Ocean Tsunami kill?
What is: 225,000
80% of tsunamis have occurred in this ocean.
The Pacific Ocean
How many countries did the Indian Ocean tsunami affect?
12