Exam 7: Tsunamis

A tsunami warning system includes seismometers, buoys with ________, and communication systems.

The 2004 tsunami was generated by a(n)

The horizontal and vertical distance that a tsunami moves inland is called ________.

Ocean water may recede from the shore before a tsunami wave strikes.

The Cascadia subduction zone in the Pacific Northwest generates tsunamis.

In what region did a major tsunami strike in late 2004?

Tsunamis can be detected on the open ocean through

Tsunami ready status means that a community has planning and systems in place to respond to a tsunami warning.

The first step in producing a timely warning of a tsunami is