Question 2 i). What are the possible causes of tsunami? ii). What are the natural warning signs of tsunami? iii). How does a tsunami differ from a wind-driven wave?
Question 2
i). What are the possible causes of tsunami?
ii). What are the natural warning signs of tsunami?
iii). How does a tsunami differ from a wind-driven wave?
iv). What are the characteristics of tsunami wave in the water depths of 4000m - wave length, amplitude, velocity?
v). Can we provide warnings for tsunami from a far source? Discuss
vi). Can we provide warnings for tsunami from a near source? Discuss
vii). List 10 major tsunamis that have caused loss of life in PNG and the Pacific Region
viii). What advice can you give a coastal community reguarding safety on tsunamis? (Consider PPR - Preparedness, Prevention and Response).
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Geohazard is the adverse geologic conditions which is capable of causing widespread damage to life and property of people. These hazards can be small features, but they can attain huge dimensions and can affect regional and local socio-economics. Many times the hazard is instigated due to the careless location of constructions or development in which the conditions were not taken into consideration. There are different kinds of geological hazards such as tsunami, floods, avalanches, hurricanes, glacial surges and droughts etc.
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