Understanding Tsunamis
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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?

  • 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?

  • Volcanic eruptions (correct)
  • Cyclones
  • Heatwaves
  • Forest fires

    • Why are coastal countries around the Pacific Ocean basin more likely to experience tsunamis?

    <p>They are part of the Ring of Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can tsunamis impact human life and infrastructure?

    <p>By damaging buildings and causing shipwrecks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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