Origins of Earthquakes

The transcript discusses the 1964 Alaska earthquake, the largest recorded in North America, detailing its impact on Anchorage and the surrounding region. It explains the concepts of epicenter and focus in earthquakes and describes how tsunamis are triggered by underwater earthquakes or landslides, highlighting the catastrophic effects of the 1964 event.

Describe the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis.

What catastrophic effects did the 1964 Alaska earthquake have?