Causes of Tsunamis

What are tsunamis?

• Natural disasters caused by volcanic eruptions

• Giant waves caused by earthquakes

• Floods caused by heavy rainfall

• Tornadoes formed over the ocean

What is the main cause of tsunamis?

• Cliff collapse

• Volcanic activity

• Landslides

• Fighter jet flyovers

Which natural event can cause a tsunami?

• Meteorite crash

• Post-seismic debris flow

• Ocean entry of a volcano

• All of the above

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• A popular tourist attraction in Japan

• A region with high volcanic and seismic activity

• A famous surfing spot in Hawaii

• A chain of underwater volcanoes

Where was the 2011 tsunami caught on camera?

• Kita-Ibaraki, Japan

• San Antonio, Chile

• St Jouin Bruneval, Normandy

• Russia