22.14 - Tectonics and Tsunamigenic Earthquakes
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Practice Questions
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What is a subduction zone?
💡 Hint: Think of how tectonic plates interact.
Define tsunamigenic earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Remember the link between earthquakes and tsunami creation.
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What causes tsunamis during subduction events?
💡 Hint: Think about the direct impact of earthquakes on water bodies.
True or False: All earthquakes generate tsunamis.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions necessary for tsunami formation.
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Evaluate the potential socio-economic impacts of a tsunami generated by a megathrust earthquake on coastal communities.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate impact and long-term recovery.
Given historical data of tsunami occurrences, propose a plan for an early warning system in a tsunami-prone coastal region.
💡 Hint: Think about how technology can be combined with community resources.
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