Tsunami Quiz

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Test Your Tsunami Knowledge

Welcome to the Tsunami Quiz! This quiz will challenge your understanding of one of nature's most powerful phenomena. Get ready to dive into 10 carefully crafted questions that cover a range of topics related to tsunamis, including their causes, historical events, and scientific aspects.

Whether you're a student, an enthusiast, or just curious about tsunamis, this quiz is designed for you. Here's what you can expect:

  • 10 multiple-choice questions
  • Score points for each correct answer
  • Fun facts and insights about tsunamis
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by WavingTide342
What is the name of the most destructive tsunami in recorded history?
Indian Ocean Tsunami
Pacific Tsunami
Atlantic Tsunami
Mediterranean Tsunami
What type of wave is a tsunami?
Wind-driven wave
Tidal wave
ocean waves
Whirlpool
How fast can a tsunami travel across an ocean?
500 mph
200 mph
100 mph
50 mph
What is the primary cause of tsunamis?
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Meteor impacts
Submarine landslides
What is the Japanese word for “harbor wave”?
Tsunami
Kaminari
Umi
Nami
Where was the first recorded tsunami in history?
Greece
Japan
Indonesia
India
What is the average height that a tsunami wave can reach?
100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
400 feet
What are the three main types of tsunami warning systems?
Seismic, tide gauge and satellite
Radar, buoy and seismic
Buoy, radar and satellite
Tide gauge, seismic and buoy
Which country has the highest number of reported tsunami fatalities since 1900?
Indonesia
Japan
India
Thailand
What is the minimum magnitude earthquake required to generate a tsunami?
7.0
6.5
5.5
4.5
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