Tsunamis

What is a Tsunami?

• A large storm with high speed winds

• A tropical cyclone that occurs in the Pacific Ocean

• A large and powerful ocean wave

• A type of tornado

• Any earthquake that causes significant damage

What natural event can cause a Tsunami?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Landslides

• Glacier breaking off into the ocean

• All of the above

What does the Japanese word "tsunami" mean in English?

• Boat Smasher

• Harbor Wave

• Waves of Death

• Tall Water

What should you do if you hear a Tsunami alert for your area?

• Head for higher ground

• Get into a boat

• Get into your car and drive away

• Run towards the beach to watch

Tsunamis can ONLY happen in the ocean.

• True

• False

Most Tsunamis occur in the

• Amazon River

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

The top a Tsunami wave is called the

• Top

• Peak

• Crest

• Ceiling

A Tsunami can travel more than a mile onto land.

• True

• False

Tsunamis are sometimes called

• Earthquake waves

• Tidal Waves

• Regular Waves

• Trough & Crest Waves

Most waves get their energy (size/speed/shape) from __________ but tsunamis get their energy from ___________ ___________.

• Rain

  Lightning Strikes

• Fire

  Thunderstorms

• Wind

  Tornado Winds

• Wind

  Underwater Forces