TSUNAMIS

WHAT ARE TSUNAMIS? WHERE CAN A TSUNAMI BE SEEN?

• Tsunamis can be caused when the oceanic plate falls under the contintental plate.
• The continental plate falls under the oceanic plate because the oceanic plate is heavier.
• 80% of Tsunamis can be caused in the Pacific Ocean " Ring of Fire".
• Tsunami is a combination of two Japanese words, "tsu" meaning harbor and "nami" meaning wave.
• A tsunami is a "harbor wave"

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES A TSUNAMI?

• A tsunami can be caused by small waves called wave trains.
• A tsunami can be caused by the abrupt eruption underwater.
• They also cause from hurricanes.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF A TSUNAMI?

• A tsunami can devestate homes and buildings.
• A tsunami causes many losses of lives due to drowning and being trapped in a building.
• Tsunamis can also cost the government lots of money because of the damages in a city.

HOW DO SCIENTIST MEASURE TSUNAMIS?

• Scientist measure tsunamis by the seismic activity underwater.
• They also measure them with tools such as the "tsunamograph."

WHERE AROUND THE WORLD DO TSUNAMIS OCCUR AND WHY?

• Tsunamis happen in subduction zones.
• Tsunami can occur in the Pacific Ocean.
• This disaster happens in Japan becuase it occurs most there.
• Since Australia is near the Pacific Ocean taunamis can happen.

SOURCES

• http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/the-causes-effects-of-a-tsunami....
• Brain Pop.com
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• Liu, Philip L. "Tsunami ." 10/28/14. World Book. 2002th ed. 2002. 475-76. Print.
• https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-tsunamis