PBL-DAY 3

WHAT IS A TSUNAMI?

Tsunami is a Japanese word that means "harbor wave." It is a large wave caused by movements in Earth's outer layer, or crust, which move ocean water.

HOW DOES A TSUNAMI OCCUR?

Most tsunamis are caused by large earthquakes at the seafloor, when large slabs of rock are forced to move past each other suddenly causing the overlying water to move. The resulting wave moves outwards and away from this event.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING TSUNAMI:-

• Go to high ground during Tsunami.
• If you are near the beach, and if you feel an earthquake, get out of there immediately.
• Don’t ignore the signs of Tsunami.

SOME MaJOR TSUNAMIS

• Sumatra,Indonesia (2004)
• Palu,Sulawesi (2018)
• Sendai,Japan (2011)
• Maule,Chile (2010)

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