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GNED 1506
Natural Disasters
Vanity Fair – Scientists Fact Check Natural Disasters In Movies (2019)
1.
Identify a key problem with the tsunami in the film San Andreas and describe why it could not exist as
shown. (2)
2.
In the movie, they are showing a giant tsunami generated somewhere in the Pacific Ocean and according
to the video, the world has not seen such a large Tsunami Wave because it requires a major oceanic
subduction type of event to generate such a giant wave.
3.
What was the ‘right thing’ that the family did during the earthquake in 2012? (1)
a.
The Family decided to hide under the table which is one of the safest things to do in an
earthquake.
4.
Outline one reason why the climatologist considers The Day After Tomorrow possibly the “best of the
really crazy disaster movies”. (1)
a.
As the movie has focused on human-caused climate change things such as enormous ice shelves
breaking off in Antarctica.
5.
Identify why Los Angeles was not an ideal place for the film Volcano to take place. (1)
a.
It lacks a realistic portrayal of the volcano taking place in Los Angeles
6.
According to the geophysicist, how realistic was the ‘cow scene’ in Twister? (1)
a.
It’s probably one of the most remembered scenes from the movie, and according to the
geophysicist is unrealistic as they were not driving their car in the direction of a tornado.
7.
Outline the 2 main factors that contributed to the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. (2)
a.
Drought, soil erosion, and poor agricultural practices
8.
Identify 1 single inconsistency with the film Sharknado (a bit of a joke question, as ‘everything’ seems
an appropriate response, though I had never actually heard of this film until watching this video…
wow!). (1)
a.
Sharks to rain down is one of the inconsistencies and yes, this part of the video was funny….
9.
Describe a reason why the meteorologist felt that The Perfect Storm could be relatively accurate. (1)
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a.
As it displays an accurate depiction of challenges Faced with at-sea search
10. What aspect of the city’s destruction in the film Pompeii is considered by experts inaccurate? (1)
a.
Pompeii did not have volcanic bombs and the city was well-preserved with buildings.
11. According to climatologists, if all the land ice in the world melted into the oceans, how much would sea
levels rise? (1)
a.
100 feet at most
12. Identify 2 reasons why the tsunami expert feels the scene in The Impossible was very accurate. (2)
a.
As it displays Natural warning signs which is the best indicator for tsunamis and the fact that
animals realize that something is not going right.
13. What aspect of the film ‘Hard Rain’ presents a real danger? (1)
a.
The failure of big dams can make really bad things happen.
14. What are ‘fire tornadoes’ associated with? (1)
a.
Fire tornadoes are generally associated with wildfires where we see significant temperature
differences.
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