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What causes a tsunami to form?
What causes a tsunami to form?
- Meteorite impacts
- High tides
- Movement of the earth's tectonic plates (correct)
- Underwater landslides
What is a 'wave train' in relation to a tsunami?
What is a 'wave train' in relation to a tsunami?
- A type of earthquake that triggers the tsunami
- A series of boats affected by the tsunami
- A pattern of waves forming the tsunami (correct)
- A group of rescue teams responding to the tsunami
Which natural events can also generate the pressure leading to a tsunami, besides earthquakes?
Which natural events can also generate the pressure leading to a tsunami, besides earthquakes?
- Volcanic eruptions (correct)
- Cyclones
- Heatwaves
- Forest fires
Why are coastal countries around the Pacific Ocean basin more likely to experience tsunamis?
Why are coastal countries around the Pacific Ocean basin more likely to experience tsunamis?
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How can tsunamis impact human life and infrastructure?
How can tsunamis impact human life and infrastructure?
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