chapter 25- tsunami hw Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
why is the pacific region at risk for tsunamis what percent occurs in this region
A
in the ring of fire which causes earthquakes and 80%
2
Q
what are some warning signs
A
earthquakes, water resides, animals flee
3
Q
how does the ptwc detrimine that a tsunami has been generated
A
takes sea level data and looks if there has been recent earthquakes
4
Q
in what year did the one in asia occur
A
2004
5
Q
in what year did the one in japan occur
A
2011
