Tidal Wave Phenomenon in China's Hongo Bay

Every year, thousands gather at China's Hongo Bay to witness a remarkable tidal wave event. Under the late summer full moon, the bay experiences a powerful surge. In an extraordinary year, the wave can reach over 9 feet high, moving with the force of a locomotive. It sweeps people away, yet miraculously, no one is killed. The event highlights the awe-inspiring and sometimes dangerous power of nature.

What natural event draws thousands to Hongo Bay each year?

• A volcanic eruption

• An annual tidal wave

• A meteor shower

• A solar eclipse

Under what condition does the tidal wave at Hongo Bay occur?

• In the middle of winter

• During a solar eclipse

• Under the late summer's full moon

• During a new moon

How high does the tidal wave reach in this extraordinary year?

• 9 feet

• 12 feet

• 5 feet

• 7 feet

What is the force of the wave compared to?

• A waterfall

• A locomotive

• A gentle breeze

• A hurricane

How many people are engulfed by the wave, and what is the outcome?

• 50 people, all survive

• 40 people, some fatalities

• 30 people, no fatalities

• 20 people, all survive