Mammoth Shakes and Monster Waves

What caused the massive earthquake on December 26, 2004?

• A volcanic eruption under the Indian Ocean

• The India plate scraping against the Burma plate

• A meteor strike in the Indian Ocean

• Global warming

What was the magnitude of the 2004 earthquake?

• 8.0 to 8.5 on the Richter scale

• 7.0 to 7.5 on the Richter scale

• 10.0 on the Richter scale

• 9.2 to 9.3 on the Richter scale

How long did the 2004 earthquake last?

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

What natural disaster followed the earthquake?

• A tornado

• A tsunami

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

How fast were the tsunami waves traveling?

• 100 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 300 miles per hour

• 500 miles per hour

What did Tilly Smith notice that indicated a tsunami was coming?

• Fish jumping out of the water

• Birds flying away

• The sea retreating far back

• A loud noise under the sea

How many people died as a result of the tsunami?

• About 100,000

• About 500,000

• About 300,000

• About 225,000

What did the ancient tribes on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands use to detect changes?

• Modern seismic equipment

• Natural clues and ancient stories

• Internet alerts

• Satellite technology

What was one of the major problems after the tsunami?

• Excess of food supplies

• Too many volunteers

• Lack of entertainment

• Contaminated water

What did scientists and Native Americans develop to study past events?

• Geomythology

• Astrophysics

• Quantum mechanics

• Cryptography