Tsunami Impact and Preparedness

The video explores the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, recounting personal stories and scientific analyses. It highlights the lack of warning systems at the time and the subsequent development of global tsunami detection technologies. The video also discusses future preparedness and the potential threat of similar events, particularly on the U.S. west coast.

What was the primary cause of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?

• A landslide

• A meteor impact

• A massive undersea earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

How many lives were claimed by the tsunami within a few hours?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 300,000

• 230,000

What did the Brice family decide to do the day before the tsunami hit?

• Go scuba diving

• Visit a museum

• Go hiking

• Leave the resort

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that triggered the 2004 tsunami?

• 9.2

• 8.5

• 10.0

• 7.5

What technology was developed to improve tsunami detection after 2004?

• Seismic radars

• DART buoys

• Satellite imaging

• Underwater drones

How long did it take to create a tsunami forecast in 2004?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours

What was a significant outcome of the 2011 Japan tsunami?

• It caused a volcanic eruption

• It had no casualties

• It led to a nuclear reactor meltdown

• It was the largest tsunami ever recorded

What is the name of the seismic zone off the Pacific Northwest coast?

• Sunda Fault

• San Andreas Fault

• Cascadia Fault

• New Madrid Fault

What is the estimated chance of a major earthquake hitting the west coast of America in the next 50 years?

• 1 in 5

• 1 in 3

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 2

What is a key feature of the Acosta School's tsunami preparedness plan?

• Emergency boats

• Underground shelters

• Tsunami-proof walls

• Vertical evacuation structure