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What is the primary geological factor that can generate a tsunami?
What is the primary geological factor that can generate a tsunami?
- Coastal landslide
- Volcanic eruption
- Meteorite impact
- Plate tectonic movement (correct)
Which characteristic of the seafloor slope is most important in determining tsunami wave height?
Which characteristic of the seafloor slope is most important in determining tsunami wave height?
- Depth (correct)
- Sediment composition
- Roughness
- Steepness
Which infrastructure is most vulnerable to damage from a tsunami?
Which infrastructure is most vulnerable to damage from a tsunami?
- Skyscrapers
- Coastal buildings (correct)
- Bridges
- Power lines
What is the primary long-term consequence of tsunami flooding on the environment?
What is the primary long-term consequence of tsunami flooding on the environment?
What is the main role of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC)?
What is the main role of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC)?
What is the primary cause of fatalities during a tsunami event?
What is the primary cause of fatalities during a tsunami event?
What geological factors contribute to the occurrence of earthquake-induced landslides?
What geological factors contribute to the occurrence of earthquake-induced landslides?
How do the characteristics of slope influence the location of earthquake-induced landslides?
How do the characteristics of slope influence the location of earthquake-induced landslides?
Why can earthquake-induced landslides lead to disruptions in lifelines?
Why can earthquake-induced landslides lead to disruptions in lifelines?
What consequences can arise from the breach of landslide dams across streams?
What consequences can arise from the breach of landslide dams across streams?
What environmental effect do landslides have on river morphology?
What environmental effect do landslides have on river morphology?
Why are surfaces with signs of weakened slopes more prone to earthquake-induced landslides?
Why are surfaces with signs of weakened slopes more prone to earthquake-induced landslides?
What is the main reason for the complete relocation of some human populations and infrastructure to new areas?
What is the main reason for the complete relocation of some human populations and infrastructure to new areas?
What is the fastest speed at which a tsunami can propagate?
What is the fastest speed at which a tsunami can propagate?
What happens to the speed of a tsunami wave as it approaches the shore?
What happens to the speed of a tsunami wave as it approaches the shore?
What is the relationship between wave height and water depth as a tsunami approaches the shore?
What is the relationship between wave height and water depth as a tsunami approaches the shore?
What is an important step for communities to take regarding slope instability?
What is an important step for communities to take regarding slope instability?
What should communities prepare for in the event of future landslides?
What should communities prepare for in the event of future landslides?
