Tsunamis Flashcards
Define Tsunami
A series of ocean waves generate by sudden movement in the sea floor
What are the six main causes of a tsunami?
Large earthquake, underwater volcanic eruption, meteorite impact, large landslide, undersea landslide, and effect from nuclear bomb
Where do tsunami’s occur?
At convergent plate boundaries
When do they occur?
They occur when the oceanic crust subducts under the continental crust because of plate tectonics
What is a megatsunami
tsunami with bigger waves and height
How fast speed?
500 miles per hour
tele tsunami
travels fast
which part of an earthquake is also the origin of a tsunami?
the epicenter
In what ocean do tsunamis most occur?
pacific
What organization is responsible for monitoring tsunamis in the US?
NOAA
What is the name of the detection system used in the US?
DART
What is the run up of a tsunami?
As it comes toward the shore
