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Tsunami General Knowledge Quiz! Learn surprising facts and trivia through a quiz

Are you only “assuming you know” about disaster preparedness? Tsunamis are a far more complex and profound natural phenomenon than we might think.

In this article, we present little-known facts about tsunamis in a quiz format.

From how they travel at different water depths to the ideal weight of items to take when evacuating, the more you learn, the more you’ll find yourself saying, “Wow!” Take this opportunity to deepen your understanding of tsunamis and, together with children and adults alike, learn wisdom to protect precious lives through this quiz.

Tsunami General Knowledge Quiz! Learn surprising facts and trivia through a quiz (11–20)

What is the most common cause of tsunamis?

What is the most common cause of tsunamis?
  1. Volcanic eruption
  2. earthquake
  3. Meteor impact
See the answer

earthquake

The main cause of tsunamis is large earthquakes that occur on the seafloor. When tectonic plates shift and seawater is displaced on a massive scale, a tsunami is generated. They can also be caused by volcanic eruptions or meteorite impacts, but earthquakes account for the vast majority. Even slight shaking can have effects later on, so caution is essential.

In conclusion

Quizzes about trivia and fun facts on tsunamis are actually important knowledge that can save lives.

Knowing the risks on a daily basis and being prepared leads to our safety.

Try applying what you learn from quizzes to your disaster-preparedness mindset.

Take this opportunity to think about disaster preparedness to protect your life and the lives of those you care about.