Dr Philippe Blondel on the Indonesian tsunami

The video tutorial discusses the US Surgical survey's use of recent earthquake data, focusing on a significant earthquake in Indonesia. It highlights the seismic activity in the region, particularly in the northern parts of Indonesia. The tutorial explains the movements of the Earth's crust and the resulting tsunami wave, which traveled across the ocean and intensified as it approached the coast. The video also includes a visual representation of the earthquake's impact, showing the ground movements associated with the event.

What organization is mentioned as using the latest earthquake data?

• US Geological Survey

• American Red Cross

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

• National Weather Service

Which region is described as being more seismically active than others?

• Southern United States

• Northern Indonesia

• Western Europe

• Eastern Australia

What natural event was caused by the movement of the Earth's crust?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Volcanic Eruption

How did the tsunami waves change as they traveled into the inlet?

• They disappeared

• They became smaller

• They stayed the same size

• They grew larger

What do the lines in the visual representation indicate?

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

• Ground movements

• Temperature changes