Tsunamis, Earthquakes, and Volcanos

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by disturbances such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides.

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What natural events can cause a tsunami?

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Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and underwater landslides can all cause tsunamis.

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TRUE or FALSE: Tsunamis are easy to see from a boat in the open ocean.

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False. Tsunamis are often not visible in deep water.

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How far can tsunamis travel?

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Tsunamis can travel long distances across oceans.

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What type of energy do tsunamis carry?

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Tsunamis carry a lot of energy.

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Where do most tsunamis occur?

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Most tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean.

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What kind of waves do earthquakes create?

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Earthquakes create seismic waves.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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