Tsunami

tsunami is a series of giant waves generated by

• High winds

• Large disturbance on the ocean floor

• Storms

What does the word tsunami mean?

• Big wave

• Earthquake wave

• Harbour wave

• Tidal wave

How far apart can the waves of a tsunami be?

• Up to an hour

• Only a few minutes

• Only a few seconds

Tsunami can occur:

• Only in the morning

• Only in the evening

• Any time of the day or night

Which of the following events do not cause a tsunami?

• Large coastal cliff or lakeside landslides

• Underwater or coastal earthquake

• A plane crash into the ocean.

Which statement below is not true?

• Small tsunami waves are not dangerous

• Tsunami waves are different from ordinary waves that you see at the beach.

• Tsunami waves have a lot of energy and travel much further than ordinary waves.