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Natural Disasters and Extinct Volcanoes

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What are extinct volcanoes?

Extinct volcanoes are those that have been inactive for thousands of years and are not expected to erupt again.

What are tsunamis?

A tsunami is a series of waves onto the sea shore. These waves have a lot of force and can cover long distances without losing much power and energy.

Tsunamis can travel at speeds of 500 km/hr.

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How can a tsunami be caused?

A tsunami can be caused by an earthquake, volcanic eruption or a landslide. Signup and view all the answers

Tsunamis are very destructive.

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Where did a disastrous tsunami occur in 2004?

The disastrous tsunami occurred in the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Indonesia. Signup and view all the answers

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Extinct Volcanoes

Extinct volcanoes haven't erupted in thousands of years and aren't expected to erupt again.
Mount Popa in Myanmar is an example.

Other Natural Disasters

Earthquakes and volcanoes are examples of other natural disasters.
Other types of disasters also exist.

Tsunamis

A tsunami is a huge wave of water that moves towards the shore.
Tsunamis are caused by a series of waves.
These waves travel long distances without losing much power or energy.
Tsunami waves can reach 15 meters high and travel at a speed of 800 km/hr.
Tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
On December 26, 2004, a powerful earthquake in the Indian Ocean caused a disastrous tsunami.
The tsunami affected many countries, including India.
Tsunamis are extremely powerful and destructive, affecting the entire ocean basin.

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Explore the characteristics of extinct volcanoes and the impact of natural disasters like tsunamis. This quiz covers the causes, effects, and history of major geological events, including a notable tsunami from 2004. Test your knowledge on these powerful phenomena.