7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning For Alaska

7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning For Alaska

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A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, leading to a tsunami warning that was later lifted. Some schools were evacuated, but no damage was reported.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred off the coast of Alaska?

6.5

9.5

7.5

8.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event was triggered by the earthquake in Alaska?

Flood

Hurricane

Tsunami warning

Volcanic eruption

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of Alaska was under a tsunami warning?

Western coast

Eastern coast

Northern coast

Southern coast

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the tsunami warning after it was issued?

It was upgraded

It remained unchanged

It was extended

It was downgraded and lifted

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact on schools following the earthquake and tsunami warning?

Schools were closed permanently

Schools were evacuated

Schools were unaffected

Schools were relocated