1. Killer Tsunamis
Fill in the gaps or answer the questions:
1. The word tsunami in Japanese means harbour _____________ .
2. Japan has been hit by many tsunamis as a result of its _____________ .
3. What is the cause of a tsunami?
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4. In deep water the waves travel __________ . Up to _______ miles an
hour.
5. Tsunami waves advance like a __________ of water.
6. Most ______________ are caused when the wave recedes, dragging
everything in it.
7. Most tsunamis have ___________ waves, each arriving anywhere from
_____ to ______ minutes after the first strike just when ___________
think the danger is over.
8. When did the earthquake and the tsunami take place at the cost of
Indonesia? ___________________________________________________
9. More than ____________ people died in Indonesia
10. The advice is simple: _____________ to __________ ground, wait for
news that the tsunami has __________ and be ready to deal with the ruins
left in its way.