Natural Signs of an Impending Tsunami

Which of the following should be done if a tsunami warning has been issued while you are in school?

• Stay and observe what will happen next.

• Run immediately out of school and go to higher ground.

• Stay out of danger by doing the Duck, Cover and Hold.

• Follow the advice of teachers and other school personnel before making any move.

Which of the following is a common indicator of an impending tsunami?

• The sky suddenly clears.

• Winds suddenly change direction.

• Seawater suddenly retreats from the shore.

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a natural sign of an impending tsunami?

• a felt earthquake

• drawback of ocean

• a loud rumbling sound

• surge of cold winds

Which of the following should be done if you experience any sign of a tsunami?

• Go immediately to higher ground.

• Wait for an official evacuation order from the authorities.

• Go down to the beach to view the retreating ocean exposing the seafloor.

• Stay where you are and wait until you see a huge wave before running.

Which of the following should NOT be done if a tsunami warning has been issued while you are at home?

• Follow the orders of the local authorities.

• Make sure your entire family is aware of the issue.

• Wait for evacuation orders by the authority especially if you live near the coast.

• Move in an orderly, calm and safe manner to the evacuation site or to any safe place outside your evacuation zone.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• Earthquakes can cause rapid changes in water level and unpredictable dangerous currents in harbors and ports.

• Tsunamis generated in distant locations will generally give people enough time to move to higher ground.

• A tsunami from a local earthquake could strike some areas before a tsunami warning could be announced.

• You may only have few minutes to move to higher ground if a local tsunami is generated.

Which of the following should be done if you experience any sign of tsunami while you are out to sea?

• Stay out of danger by doing the Duck, Cover and Hold.

• Immediately take the ship back and fasten securely it on the harbors.

• Contact the harbor authority to verify conditions are safe for navigation and berthing.

• Return to the port immediately when a tsunami warning has been issued for the area.

Which of the following should NOT be done in preparation of a tsunami?

• Go to higher ground and away from the shore immediately.

• Make a copy of the contact numbers of emergency hotlines.

• Prepare things to include in your emergency or survival kit.

• Practice with all your family members the evacuation routes and sites in case an evacuation is issued.

Which of the following can cause a tsunami?

• landslide

• underwater earthquake

• volcanic eruption

• all of the above

Which of the following should be done after a felt earthquake while you are at the beach?

• Immediately go to higher ground.

• Protect yourself by doing the Drop, Cover and Hold.

• Stay calm and wait for the roaring sound before evacuating.

• Always look behind to see if a tsunami is behind you.