San Andreas

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What causes a tsunami?

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Tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides on the seafloor.

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What is the largest earthquake recorded in the movie?

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The largest earthquake recorded in the movie is 9.6.

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What scale measures the intensity of earthquakes?

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The Mercalli scale measures the intensity of earthquakes and is expressed in Roman numerals.

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How did Ray and Emma's daughter pass away in the film?

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She drowned while rafting.

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What disaster relief group helps the public with natural disasters?

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FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) helps with disaster relief.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is the release of gas, ash, and molten lava from a volcano.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope.

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What is the difference between magnitude and intensity?

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Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, while intensity measures the effects of the earthquake at different locations.