Tsunami Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tsunami
A
Are tidal waves caused by underwater earthquakes.
2
Q
What does tsunami mean in Japanese
A
Harbour wave
3
Q
How fast do tsunamis travel
A
At speeds between 400-600mph
4
Q
When did this tsunami happen (case study
A
26th december 2004
5
Q
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused the tsunami (case study
A
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