Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyt7VzMfbzcvideoConcepts covered:megatsunami, Greenland, landslide, seismic signals, fjords
A 200-meter tall megatsunami occurred in Greenland in 2023, caused by a massive landslide, and was detected due to the destruction it left at a remote military base. The event generated unusual seismic signals that lasted for a week, indicating the powerful and prolonged effects of the wave in the fjord where it occurred.
Mega Tsunamis: Unpredictable Giants
Concepts covered:mega tsunamis, landslides, 2023 event, remote locations, destructive waves
This chapter discusses the phenomenon of mega tsunamis, which are often caused by massive landslides rather than earthquakes or volcanoes. It highlights a recent event in 2023 that went largely unnoticed due to its remote location, emphasizing the unpredictable and destructive nature of these enormous waves.
Question 1
Mega tsunamis in remote areas are often unnoticed.
Question 2
What height was the 2023 Mega Tsunami?
Question 3
The 2023 mega tsunami was discovered due to a _____ base.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: A mega tsunami in 2023 was discovered due to a small military base being vacated before the event, which reached approximately 200 meters in height.
All of the following are indicators of mega tsunamis except:
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A small military base was vacated due to bad weather before a mega tsunami hit. The wave reached approximately 200 meters in height.
Select two correct causes of mega tsunamis:
Increasing Frequency of Mega Tsunamis and Seismic Monitoring
Concepts covered:mega tsunamis, seismic monitoring, landslides, glacier collapses, permafrost
The chapter discusses the increasing frequency of mega tsunamis, particularly in regions with permafrost and glaciers. It highlights the role of landslides and glacier collapses in generating these events and the importance of seismic monitoring to predict and understand them.
Question 6
Mega tsunamis are often caused by landslides or glacier collapses.
Question 7
What often causes mega tsunamis?
Question 8
The 2017 mega tsunami in Greenland washed away a small _____ .
Question 9
CASE STUDY: A remote village in Greenland has recently experienced a significant landslide, and the local authorities are concerned about the potential for a mega tsunami.
All of the following are correct applications of monitoring technology except:
Question 10
CASE STUDY: A recent mega tsunami in Greenland was detected by seismic stations around the world.
Select two correct characteristics of this event:
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