Tsunamis
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G7 Q4 Life Science
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Tsunami is of Japanese origin from Tsu ‘______’ + Nami ‘______’
Harbor + Wave
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Series of sea waves that sometimes reach over 30.5 meters that send water surges onto land.
Tsunamis
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What is the usual height of tsunamis?
Greater Than 5 Meters
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It can be caused by earthquakes, underwater earthquakes, underwater landslides, or volcanic eruptions.
Tsunamis
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Detects earthquakes that help predict tsunami formation.
Seismic Stations
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Supports the early detection, measurement, and real-time reporting of tsunamis in the deep ocean.
Dart Buoy
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Measures the height of the ocean at specific locations.
Water-Level Stations
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