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Question 1

What is a NOAA tsunami inundation map used for?

Accepted Answer

Planning evacuation routes and identifying flood zones for tsunamis

Answer

NOAA tsunami inundation maps show areas at risk of tsunami flooding to help communities plan evacuation routes and land-use decisions.

Question 2

Which federal agency operates the US National Tsunami Warning Center?

Accepted Answer

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Answer

NOAA's National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska, monitors seismic and sea-level data to issue tsunami watches and warnings for US coastlines.

Question 3

What does 'fire weather' refer to in wildfire management?

Accepted Answer

Low humidity, high winds, and dry conditions that increase fire risk

Answer

Fire weather describes a combination of atmospheric conditions — typically low relative humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels — that create high wildfire risk.

Question 4

What is a lahar in the context of volcanic hazards?

Accepted Answer

A destructive mudflow of volcanic debris and water

Answer

A lahar is a fast-moving slurry of volcanic rock, sediment, and water that flows down river valleys from a volcano, often more deadly than lava flows.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a flood insurance rate map (FIRM)?

Accepted Answer

To identify Special Flood Hazard Areas and determine flood insurance requirements

Answer

A FIRM (Flood Insurance Rate Map) published by FEMA identifies Special Flood Hazard Areas (100-year floodplains) and is used to set flood insurance requirements.

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