Tsunami
Tsunami: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as tsunami, characteristics of tsunami, earthquake and volcano, destructive effects of tsunami, etc.
Important Questions on Tsunami
Earthquake and volcano are two _____ disasters.
_____ is the sudden shaking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves through Earth’s rocks.
A volcano is a condition in which the earth shakes tremendously.
Buildings and other constructions are destroyed during tsunami.
Tsunami does not cause any destruction on the coastal area.
Unscramble the following word to make meaningful word:
USTAIMN
How can we protect ourselves from a tsunami?
Give one-word answer.
Very high ocean waves arising due to an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea
A tsunami is caused by a severe cyclonic storm.
Why people are asked not to go the beach after an earthquake?
People and animals are _____ against the force of a tsunami.
Give one word for the following.
Giant waves in the sea caused due to an earthquake under the seabed.
Big waves in the sea caused due to underwater disturbances, when reaches the coast destroys everything that comes in its way. What are these waves called?
