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Tsunami is a Japanese word meaning: Big Wave Harbor Wave Killer Waves	Japanese woodblock print representation of the 1896 tsunami that killed 22,000 people in Honshu, Japan.
Tsunami waves have killed more people in Hawaii than any other natural disaster: Agree Disagree	The 1946 Aleutian tsunami resulted in a measured runup of 8.1 m in Hilo and caused $26 million in damage.
What usually causes a tsunami? An undersea earthquake The tides Hurricanes
How many waves are there in a tsunami? A single large wave A series of waves Seven waves
How big are tsunami waves when they reach the shore in Hawaii? 100 feet tall 100 inches tall From a few inches to more than 40 feet tall
How will you know that a Tsunami WARNING has been issued? Civil Defense will sound warning sirens and broadcast the warning on radio and television and NOAA Weather Radio A government official will knock on your door and tell you about the warning Your neighbors will let you know	The International Tsunami Hazard Sign was adopted by the International Coordination Group for the Tsunami Warning System in the Pacific (ICG/ITSU) in 2003.
What are Nature's tsunami warning signs? The ground shakes so hard it is difficult to stand up Water may recede from the shoreline exposing the ocean floor All of the above
How do you determine if you live or work in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone? Some one will telephone you and let you know Check the Tsunami maps in the Disaster Preparedness Pages of your telephone directory or type the address in the Tsunami Map Tool at the Civil Defense or NOAA websites Ask your friends	Evacuation map for Maui coastline from Launiupoko to Waihikuli. Shaded areas should be evacuated in a Tsunami WARNING.
When is a tsunami most likely to occur? At night During hurricane season Anytime day or night because there is no way to predict a tsunami
What is the best way to prepare for a tsunami? Make a Tsunami Preparedness Plan for yourself and your family Learn to swim Don't worry about it until it happens	Aonae Village in Hokkaido, Japan was hit by a tsunami in 1993. Villagers who ran up the hill to the right were saved, while those who tried to evacuate by car on the road to the left were hit by tsunami waves.