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Which natural disaster is considered one of the most devastating on Earth?
Which natural disaster is considered one of the most devastating on Earth?
- Tsunamis (correct)
- Earthquakes
- Hurricanes
- Tornadoes
What is the main cause of tsunamis?
What is the main cause of tsunamis?
- Strong winds
- Tidal waves
- Volcanic eruptions (correct)
- Underwater landslides
What distinguishes tsunamis from waves caused by strong winds or hurricanes?
What distinguishes tsunamis from waves caused by strong winds or hurricanes?
- Tsunamis occur inland
- Tsunamis are smaller in size
- Tsunamis are caused by displacement of water (correct)
- Tsunamis are caused by volcanic eruptions
What is the minimum magnitude of an earthquake that typically causes a tsunami?
What is the minimum magnitude of an earthquake that typically causes a tsunami?
What is another name for underwater landslides?
What is another name for underwater landslides?
Which of the following can trigger a tsunami?
Which of the following can trigger a tsunami?
What causes tsunamis to become larger and larger as they approach the shore?
What causes tsunamis to become larger and larger as they approach the shore?
What are the ecological effects of tsunamis?
What are the ecological effects of tsunamis?
What are the physical and economic damages caused by tsunamis?
What are the physical and economic damages caused by tsunamis?
Which region is characterized by high seismic activity and is prone to tsunamis?
Which region is characterized by high seismic activity and is prone to tsunamis?
Which region experienced over 30% infrastructure damage or destruction due to a tsunami caused by a submarine landslide?
Which region experienced over 30% infrastructure damage or destruction due to a tsunami caused by a submarine landslide?
What was the cause of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami in Japan?
What was the cause of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami in Japan?
How many people were estimated to have lost their lives in the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami in Japan?
How many people were estimated to have lost their lives in the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami in Japan?
What was the cause of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake Tsunami?
What was the cause of the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake Tsunami?
How many people were killed by the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake Tsunami?
How many people were killed by the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake Tsunami?
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