Tsunami Assessment Review

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What does the DART system help prevent?

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Loss of life and property damage.

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What is the benefit of the newer sensors in the DART system?

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Higher sensitivity and accuracy.

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_____ define the engineering problem.

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Criteria.

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Are all natural disasters predictable?

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No.

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What are most tsunamis caused by?

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Earthquakes.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by disturbances such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

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What is the primary purpose of tsunami warning systems?

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To provide timely alerts to minimize loss of life and property.

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How do earthquakes generate tsunamis?

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By displacing large volumes of water when tectonic plates shift.

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What role do ocean buoys play in tsunami detection?

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They monitor changes in sea level and send data to warning centers.

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What is the difference between a tsunami and a tidal wave?

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A tsunami is caused by underwater disturbances, while a tidal wave is related to the gravitational pull of the moon.