Hazard City: Tsunami/Storm Surge Assessment (pt. 2) Part I - Comparing Tsunamis

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Hazard City: Tsunami/Storm Surge Assessment (pt. 2)

Part I - Comparing Tsunamis and Hurricanes (we are supposed to use this to help answer: http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/esm/esm_hazardcity_4_standalone/assignment06/inland_water_extent.htm

Which has the potential for greater run-up: a category 5 hurricane or a tsunami generated by a large earthquake?

Part J - Rivers and the Effects of Storm Surges and Tsunamis (this is the location map http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/esm/esm_hazardcity_4_standalone/assignment06/location_map.htm )

How might Clearwater River be affected by a tsunami or storm surge?

Part K - Evacuation Signage (we're supposed to use the location map link and the inland water extent link)

Ocean Village wants to put in evacuation route signs. Which directions should the signs direct the villagers to go during a tsunami in order to get people to safety the fastest?

(A) The category 5 hurricane will have a greater run-up. (B) They have the same maximum run-up. (C) The large tsunami will have a greater run-up. (D) It is impossible to tell; there are other factors to consider.

Explanation / Answer

Part I- Option C

Since the height of wave front generated by Tsunami associated with large earthquake is greater than level 5 earthquake, it will have greater run up.

Part J- Option D

In both the cases (Tsunami, Hurricane) it will affect upstream areas.

Part K- Option B, west

Since the land slopes to the east it is advisable to move to higher places in west

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