Exploring the Impact of Tsunamis on Human Life

What was one of the most shocking impacts of the 2011 Japan tsunami?

• It caused a volcanic eruption.

• It shifted the Earth's axis by several centimeters.

• It created a new island.

• It caused a massive landslide.

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What natural event caused the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami?

• A massive landslide

• An undersea mega thrust earthquake

• A meteorite impact

• A volcanic eruption

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What percentage of tsunamis are caused by earthquakes?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

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How fast can a tsunami travel in the open sea?

• As fast as a car

• As fast as a train

• As fast as a bicycle

• As fast as a jet airliner

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What was the estimated death toll of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami?

• 100,000 people

• 150,000 people

• 280,000 people

• 230,000 people

Which country was the greatest beneficiary of aid after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami?

• India

• Sri Lanka

• Thailand

• Indonesia

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Japan in 2011?

• 9.5

• 9.0

• 8.5

• 8.1

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What was one of the major failures at the Fukushima nuclear power plant during the 2011 tsunami?

• The reactors exploded immediately.

• The emergency diesel generators failed.

• The plant was not shut down.

• The plant was not affected.

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How long is it estimated to take to fully decommission the Fukushima reactors?

• 40-50 years

• 30-40 years

• 10-20 years

• 20-30 years

What was one of the long-term solutions attempted to control radioactive water at Fukushima?

• Evacuating the entire region

• Using drones to clean up

• Creating an ice wall

• Building a higher seawall