PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Where did the name tsunami come from?
The name tsunami originated from Japan. Tsu meaning harbor and nami meaning wave. A tsunami can also be named as a harbor wave.
The largest tsunami in height?
The largest tsunami in height was a whopping 1720 feet (524.26 m). It was recorded on July 9, 1958 on Lituya Bay, Alaska. This gigantic mega tsunami caused major destruction.
Tsunami
Tsunamis are capable of massive devastation and destruction. This picture shows the devastating effects of a tsunami.
What are Tsunamis caused by?
Tsunamis are caused by a volcanic eruption, a sub-marine rockslide, or a asteroid/meteoroid crashing into the water from space but this rarely happens. Earthquakes can also cause tsunamis.
How fast can a tsunami be?
Did you know tsunamis can travel over 900 kph (600 mph) in open ocean. There as fast as jet flies.
On average how many tsunamis occur per year?
On average 2 tsunamis occur per year. Approximately every 15 years a destructive ocean-wide tsunami occurs.
TOP 5 DESTRUCTIVE TSUNAMIS
1. Sumatra, Indonesia
This deadly tsunami occurred on the 26 December 2004. 230,000 people died. There was US $106 billion worth of damage.
2. North Pacific Coast, Japan
This harmful tsunami occurred on the 11 March 2011. The tsunami killed 18,000 people. There was $235 billion worth of damage.
3. Lisbon, Portugal
This destructive tsunami occurred on the 1 of November 1755. The tsunami killed 60,000 people in Portugal, Morocco and Spain.
4. Krakatau, Indonesia
The tsunami occurred during the volcanic eruption. This tsunami occurred on the 27 August 1883. 40,000 people died.
5. Enshunda Sea, Japan
This devastating tsunami occurred on the 20 of September 1498. 31,000 people died.
