Tsunami Awareness

How are tsunamis formed?

• Tsunamis are created by excessive rainfall in coastal areas

• Underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides displacing water

• Tsunamis are caused by strong winds pushing water towards the shore

• Tsunamis are formed by the gravitational pull of the moon

What are the key components of a tsunami warning system?

• Wind turbines, solar panels, radar systems, satellites

• Seismometers, buoys, DART systems, communication systems

Name one tsunami mitigation strategy that can help reduce the impact of a tsunami.

• Building coastal barriers or seawalls

• Deploying drones to monitor ocean activity

• Constructing underground bunkers

• Planting more trees along the coast

How do tsunamis impact coastal communities?

• Tsunamis have no impact on coastal communities

• Tsunamis improve the environment of coastal communities

• Tsunamis impact coastal communities through flooding, destruction, loss of life, and economic setbacks.

• Tsunamis bring good luck to coastal communities

What should be included in a tsunami preparedness plan?

• Evacuation routes, designated meeting points, emergency supplies, communication plans, and education on tsunami warning signs and procedures.

• Ignoring evacuation orders

• Collecting seashells

• Learning how to surf

What geological events can trigger a tsunami?

• Hurricanes

• Underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and asteroid impacts

• Solar flares

• Tornadoes

What role do early warning systems play in tsunami preparedness?

• Early warning systems monitor wildlife behavior instead of seismic activity.

• Early warning systems detect seismic activity, issue alerts, and provide time for evacuation.

• Early warning systems are designed to create panic rather than facilitate evacuation.

• Early warning systems rely on predicting weather patterns for tsunami alerts.

How can coastal communities improve their resilience to tsunamis?

• Removing natural barriers

• Implementing early warning systems, conducting regular evacuation drills, building tsunami-resistant infrastructure, preserving natural barriers, and educating the public.

• Building non-resistant infrastructure

• Ignoring evacuation procedures

What are the primary hazards associated with tsunamis?

• Flooding, strong currents, coastal erosion

• Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hailstorms

• Drought, blizzards, heatwaves

• Landslides, tornadoes, wildfires

Why is it important for coastal residents to understand tsunami evacuation routes?

• To host coastal parties

• To organize beach clean-up events

• To ensure a quick and safe escape to higher ground in case of a tsunami.

• To practice surfing skills