Alaskan Quake of 1946

What was the impact of the tsunami waves on the city of Hilo in Hawaii?

• The tsunami waves caused significant damage to the city of Hilo in Hawaii
• The tsunami waves improved the infrastructure of the city of Hilo in Hawaii
• The tsunami waves caused minor inconvenience to the city of Hilo in Hawaii
• The tsunami waves had no impact on the city of Hilo in Hawaii

What is the main cause of a tsunami?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Floods

What is the definition of 'epicenter'?

• The point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake.

• The point where two tectonic plates meet.

• The point where a tsunami originates.

• The point where seismic waves are the strongest.

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What was the result of the undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coast in 1946?

• Devastation in Hawaii

• Massive tsunami

• Deaths of 159 people

• Triggered by the earthquake

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What were the consequences of the undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coast in 1946?

• The earthquake had no impact on any surrounding areas
• The earthquake caused a drought in the affected regions
• The earthquake led to an increase in tourism in the affected areas
• A tsunami caused by the earthquake resulted in significant damage and loss of life in Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest

Captain Wickland was part of the (a)  

The bridge over the Wailuku River was pushed _____ feet away.

• 100

• 300

• 2,400

• 30

After the waters of Hilo Bay receded, you could see _____.

• a new beach

• people drowning

• flopping fish

• some swimmers