Tsunamis: Nature's Devastating Waves

Dive into the world of tsunamis and explore their causes, impacts, and ongoing efforts to improve detection and prediction.

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1
What continues to advance in tsunami prediction?
Weather
Economy
Technology
Politics
2
What improvements were made after the disaster?
Agriculture
Warning systems
Fishing industry
Tourist attractions
3
What causes a tsunami?
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Earthquakes
Floods
4
What is crucial for accurate predictions?
Rumors
Data
Guesswork
Luck
5
What helps in public awareness?
Movies
Campaigns
Games
Concerts
6
Who works to improve early detection?
Scientists
Artists
Politicians
Athletes
7
What magnitude was the 2004 earthquake?
7.9
8.5
9.1
6.3
8
How do tsunamis differ from regular waves?
Same speed
Travel faster
No difference
Travel slower
9
True or false: There was a warning system in 2004
True
False
10
What contributed to the high death toll?
Strong buildings
Lack of alerts
Quick response
Evacuation plans
11
What was wiped out in coastal areas?
Forests
Beaches
Cities
Villages
12
What is a key focus for scientists?
Music festivals
Fashion trends
Early detection
Sports events
13
Where did the 2004 tsunami originate?
Bali, Indonesia
Sumatra, Indonesia
Lombok, Indonesia
Java, Indonesia
14
Which countries were affected by the tsunami?
Indonesia, Thailand
Australia, New Zealand
Philippines, Malaysia
Japan, China
15
What technology helps with tsunami detection?
Ocean buoys
Satellites
Radars
Drones
16
How many lives were lost in 2004?
100,000
50,000
230,000
10,000
17
What shifted to cause the tsunami?
Seafloor
Tectonic plates
Atmosphere
Ocean surface
18
What long-term effects did the tsunami have?
Population growth
Economic struggles
Increased tourism
Improved infrastructure
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What do coastal communities have now?
More hotels
Bigger ports
Evacuation plans
New beaches

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