Practice Tectonics And Tsunamigenic Earthquakes (22.14)

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Question 1.
What is a subduction zone?
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Think of how tectonic plates interact.
Question 2.
Define tsunamigenic earthquakes.
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Remember the link between earthquakes and tsunami creation.
3Question 3.
What causes tsunamis during subduction events?
- Vertical displacement of the seafloor
- Landslides
- Volcanic eruptions
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Think about the direct impact of earthquakes on water bodies.
4Question 4.
True or False: All earthquakes generate tsunamis.
- True
- False
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Consider the conditions necessary for tsunami formation.
Question 5.
Evaluate the potential socio-economic impacts of a tsunami generated by a megathrust earthquake on coastal communities.
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Consider both immediate impact and long-term recovery.
Question 6.
Given historical data of tsunami occurrences, propose a plan for an early warning system in a tsunami-prone coastal region.
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Think about how technology can be combined with community resources.

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