Geology Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
distant wave
A
waves travel out across the deep ocean at high speeds
2
Q
local tsunami
A
heads toward nearby land
3
Q
tsunami
A
produced by sudden vertical displacement of ocean water
4
Q
runup
A
the of a tsunami inland
5
Q
tsunami ready
A
when a community is prepared for a tsunami
- emergency operation center
- able to receive warnings from governmental agencies
- ways to alert public
- develop a tsunami preparedness plan with drills
- promote a community awareness program
6
Q
tsunami watch
A
a notification that an earthquake has occurred that can cause a tsunami
7
Q
tsunami warning
A
a tsunami has been detected and is spreading across the ocean
8
Q
tsunami runup map
A
shows the level to which the water traveled inland
