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How much do you know about tsunamis?
Find out with this quiz!

Question 1: Where do the most tsunamis occur?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean

Question 2: On December 26, 2004 a major tsunami hit in ______
Hawaii
Japan
Korea

Question 3: True or false: A tsunami can only take place in warm waters.
I have no clue
False
True

Question 4: What causes a tsunami?
Hurricanes
Underwater disturbances
Strong winds

Question 5: When did the largest tsunami occur?
August 7, 1984
March 25, 1880
July 9, 1958

Question 6: Where was the largest tsunami?
Waimea Bay, Hawaii
Lituya Bay, Alaska
Pacific Ocean, Samoa

Question 7: How tall was the world's biggest tsunami?
2890 feet tall
1720 feet tall
598 feet tall

Question 8: Can Tsunamis occur anywhere in the world?
Mexico
No
Yes

Question 9: Could a tsunami occur on a lake?
Eagle
No
Yes

Question 10: Why do tsunamis occur mostly in the Pacific ocean?
Cold water
Hot water
Many volcanoes

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