2/4: Natural Disasters in the U.S. and Tsunami Risks

Which U.S. state is particularly vulnerable to tsunamis due to its location?

• Hawaii

• California

• Florida

• Texas

What natural phenomenon is responsible for causing tsunamis?

• Underwater earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Wildfires

What is the estimated chance of a megaquake exceeding 8.7 in magnitude occurring in the Pacific Northwest in the next 50 years?

• 1 in 6

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 20

• 1 in 50

How high could tsunami waves reach in the event of a megaquake in the Pacific Northwest?

• Up to 100 feet

• Up to 50 feet

• Up to 150 feet

• Up to 200 feet

Since 1946, from which distant locations have tsunamis hit Hawaii?

• Chile, Japan, and Alaska

• Indonesia, Philippines, and Mexico

• India, China, and Russia

• Australia, New Zealand, and Canada

Where do YOU believe the safest place is in the United States from natural disasters?