Understanding the 1700 Cascadia earthquake and its impact

What natural disaster is discussed in the video?

• A volcanic eruption
• A massive earthquake
• A hurricane
• A flood

What date did the earthquake mentioned in the video occur?

• January 1, 1700
• February 26, 1700
• January 26, 1700
• March 26, 1700

Who was one of the scientists involved in pinpointing the magnitude of the earthquake?

• Kenji Satake
• Brian Atwater
• David Yamaguchi
• Christopher Moore

What evidence did researchers use to determine when the earthquake happened?

• Written accounts from European settlers
• Oral accounts from local tribes
• Tree rings and soil samples
• Historical weather data

What is the potential height of the tsunami waves if a major earthquake occurs?

• 5 meters
• 10 meters
• 15 meters
• 20 meters