Tsunami Flashcards

1
Q

Natural signs of tsunami

A

FeeSH (feel an earthquake, see if ocean water disappear from the beach or bayline, hear roaring sounds)

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2
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Preperations: LICK

A

Learn signs, If you live near a coastal line know the evacuation sites and routes, Create a family evacuation plan, Know and practice community evacuation plan

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3
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: I should go to the shore to watch a tsunami

A

False

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4
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: All undersea earthquakes cause tsunamis

A

False: Strike-slio faults do not

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5
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TRUE OR FALSE: If I felt a strong earthquake while near the coast, I should wait to hear the rumbling sound before moving into a higher ground

A

False

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6
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TRUE OR FALSE: If a small tsunami is coming. I should get out of the water and wait until it is safe to return.

A

True

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7
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If a big tsunami is coming. I should move as far inland as I can or to higher ground

A

True

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8
Q

If I am swimming when a small tsunami comes, I could get dragged out to sea by the string rips and currents

A

True

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9
Q

A tsunami is most often caused by undersea earthquakes

A

True

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10
Q

What causes tsunami? EVAL

A

Earthquake, Volcanic eruption, Asteroids, Landslides

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11
Q

Fast moving wall of water

A

Drawback

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