Tsunami Quiz

What is the Japanese term for the enormous ocean waves known as tsunamis?

• Typhoon

• Cyclone

• Harbor wave

• Monsoon

What natural events can cause tsunamis?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Hurricanes

• Thunderstorms

How fast can tsunamis travel?

• 100 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 300 miles per hour

• 500 miles per hour

What is a 'period' in the context of waves?

• The height of a wave

• The length of time between waves

• The speed of a wave

• The distance a wave travels

What happened in Hilo, Hawaii, in 1946?

• A hurricane struck the town

• A tsunami destroyed homes and schools

• A volcanic eruption occurred

• An earthquake shook the town

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred in Alaska's Aleutian Islands on April 1?

• 6.5

• 7.1

• 8.0

• 9.2

How many lives were lost in Hawaii due to the tsunami after the 1946 earthquake?

• 100

• 150

• 159

• 200

What was created as a result of the 1946 tsunami devastation?

• Pacific Tsunami Warning System

• Global Earthquake Monitoring System

• Hurricane Alert System

• Volcanic Eruption Warning System

Which countries were especially hard hit by the 2004 tsunami?

• Japan, China, and Korea

• Thailand, India, and Indonesia

• Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

What are plans being made for in terms of tsunami monitoring?

• Creating a local warning system

• Developing a global tsunami monitoring system

• Building more shelters

• Increasing coastal defenses