Geohazard Engineering Internship

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What do engineers design?

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Engineers design physical objects and processes that try to solve real-world problems.

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Why is background research necessary in engineering?

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Background research is necessary when solving an engineering problem.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a type of large, destructive ocean wave caused by a sudden shift in the seafloor.

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What usually causes tsunamis?

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Tsunamis are usually caused by earthquakes under the water.

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What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

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The primary cause of tsunamis is earthquakes.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are due to movement along the three types of plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, and transform.

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How can plate motion cause tsunamis?

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Plate motion that results in a very strong earthquake and causes vertical motion of the seafloor can cause tsunamis.

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What is scientific communication?

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Scientific communication is the process of sharing scientific arguments, explanations, ideas, or data with an audience.

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Why do engineers use models?

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Engineers sometimes use models to test their designs.

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Every model has limitations.

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