Tsunamis

Question or Hint Answer or Word
  1. What are Seismic Waves ? the waves of energy caused by the sudden breaking of the earth or an explosion
  2. What kind of waves are Seismic Waves ? Mechanical
  3. The three types of seismic waves are ... Surface waves , P waves , S waves
  4. What are tsunamis ? are a series of waves, made in a body of water by an earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite impact
  5. What are tsunamis often incorrectly referred to as ? Tidal waves
  6. In the United States , who has the primary responsibility of reporting tsunamis ? NOAA(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
  7. As a result of their long wavelengths, tsunamis act as... shallow-water waves

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