What was one of the major consequences of the 2011 Japan tsunami?

Cascadia Subduction Zone and Tsunamis

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The extinction of a marine species
The creation of a new island
The discovery of a new fault line
The meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear power plant
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Cascadia subduction zone known for?
Causing frequent volcanic eruptions
Being a tourist attraction
Being the longest fault line in the world
The potential to cause a massive earthquake and tsunami
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the O Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory unique?
It focuses solely on volcanic activity
It has two wave makers capable of creating tsunami-like waves
It is the only lab that studies hurricanes
It is located underwater
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an 'orphan tsunami'?
A tsunami that occurs without a preceding earthquake
A tsunami that only affects uninhabited areas
A tsunami that happens during the night
A tsunami that is smaller than usual
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often do tsunamis occur along the Cascadia subduction zone, according to historical data?
Every 10,000 years
Every 50 to 100 years
Every 3 to 500 years
Every 1000 years
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major concern for buildings on the West Coast in the event of a tsunami?
They are built on unstable ground
They are located too far inland
They are mostly lightwood frame structures
They are all made of glass
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it advised to run to high ground during a tsunami?
Because helicopters can only land on high ground
Because it is safer than staying indoors
Because it is faster than driving
Because the waves are less powerful at higher altitudes
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