Tidal Waves Wreck Homes On Pacific Coast

Giant waves from the Pacific Ocean struck the California coast, particularly affecting Redondo Beach. The waves caused significant destruction, leaving seaside houses in ruins and over 100 people homeless. Victims attempted to salvage what they could from the wreckage, but most belongings were lost. The property damage was estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The cause of these unusual waves remains unknown.

What natural phenomenon struck the California coast, particularly affecting Redondo Beach?

• A giant wave

• A wildfire

• An earthquake

• A tornado

How many people were left homeless due to the destruction of seaside houses?

• 50

• Over 100

• 100

• 200

What were the victims able to salvage from the wreckage?

• Clothing

• Bits of groceries

• Electronics

• Furniture

What was the estimated financial damage caused by the waves?

• Billions of dollars

• Millions of dollars

• Hundreds of thousands of dollars

• Tens of thousands of dollars

What is known about the cause of the freak waves?

• It was a result of a storm

• It was due to an earthquake

• The cause is unknown

• It was a tidal wave