Elevate Science Topic 5 Lesson 1 Tectonic Hazards

A massive wave that can cause damage when it reaches land.

An opening in Earth's crust that allows super heated materials from beneath the crust to reach the surface.

A crack in the earth where two sides slide past each other.

A release of volcanic material.

A danger to humans resulting from an event.

A shift within earth.

Tsunamis can move at speeds of up to 400 mph.

In a tsunami, when waves reach the coast, they move _____ and increase in height.

The ____ of the seafloor causes the movement of the ocean to form large waves.

In deep ocean, tsunamis may only be about ___ inches high.