Tsunami Flashcards
1
Q
One of the disastrous effects of an earthquake.
A
TSUNAMI
2
Q
It is caused by an earthquake under the ocean.
A
TSUNAMI
3
Q
The earthquake causes the vertical movement of the sea floor that results in the displacement of an enormous amount of water.
A
TSUNAMI
4
Q
A series of extremely long waves that can travel across the ocean with a speed of up to 800 km/h.
A
TSUNAMI
5
Q
Tsunami is a series of extremely long waves that can travel across the ocean with a speed of up to ———.
A
800 km/h
6
Q
——— waves travel outward in all directions from the point where the earthquake occurred although the waves are noticeable in the open sea.
A
TSUNAMI
7
Q
As the waves approach the shoreline, the size of the waves ———
A
increases
