Tsunamis

Most fatalities associated with tsunamis occur from

• drowning

• impact with large pieces of debris

• gas leaks and explosions

• lightening strikes

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

What natural event is most likely to trigger a tsunami?

• A) Earthquake

• B) Tornado

• C) Hurricane

• D) Volcanic eruption

Which of the following is a common sign of an approaching tsunami?

• A) Sudden rise in temperature

• B) Unusual animal behavior

• C) Rapid receding of water from the shore

• D) Heavy rainfall

How fast can a tsunami travel in the open ocean?

• A) 30 km/h

• B) 100 km/h

• C) 500 km/h

• D) 800 km/h