Alaskan Quake of 1946

What was the impact of the tsunami waves on the city of Hilo in Hawaii?

• The tsunami waves caused significant damage to the city of Hilo in Hawaii
• The tsunami waves improved the infrastructure of the city of Hilo in Hawaii
• The tsunami waves caused minor inconvenience to the city of Hilo in Hawaii
• The tsunami waves had no impact on the city of Hilo in Hawaii

What is the main cause of a tsunami?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Floods

What is the definition of 'epicenter'?

• The point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake.

• The point where two tectonic plates meet.

• The point where a tsunami originates.

• The point where seismic waves are the strongest.

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What was the result of the undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coast in 1946?

• Devastation in Hawaii

• Massive tsunami

• Deaths of 159 people

• Triggered by the earthquake

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What were the consequences of the undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coast in 1946?

• The earthquake had no impact on any surrounding areas
• The earthquake caused a drought in the affected regions
• The earthquake led to an increase in tourism in the affected areas
• A tsunami caused by the earthquake resulted in significant damage and loss of life in Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest

Captain Wickland was part of the _______

The bridge over the Wailuku River was pushed _____ feet away.

• 100

• 300

• 2,400

• 30

After the waters of Hilo Bay receded, you could see _____.

• a new beach

• people drowning

• flopping fish

• some swimmers