Tsunami

Tsunamis are caused by

• underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.

• wind and the gravitational pull of the moon.

Regular waves are caused by

• underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.

• wind and the gravitational pull of the moon.

In rare instances tsunamis can be caused by

• giant meteors

• wind

• gravitational pull of the moon

• Junaid blowing air at the ocean

Tsunamis can be

• as high as 100 feet.

• as high as 2 feet.

• as high as 1,000 feet.

• as high as 10,000 feet.

A tsunami's energy source is formed

• from under water

• from above water

• distant areas from where they began

Which areas are most susceptible to a tsunami?

• low lying areas

• high areas

• middle areas

The giant wave or series of waves is called

Indian Ocean Tsunami occurred in the month of _____________ in the year_______________

The causes of Tsunami are

• Underwater earthquake

• Forest fire

• Underwater volcanic eruption

• Deforestation

Earthquake can be detected with the help of an instrument known as

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Seisometer

• Thermometer