8 November 2012Objective: Describe the effects of tsunami’s.

Intro: List everything you know or have heard about

tsunami’s.

Tsunami

TsunamiTsunami A large ocean wave

that is caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption.

From Japanese language meaning “harbor wave”.

Tsunami’sWarning Signs High magnitude

earthquake near a coast or a volcanic eruption.

Water receding exposing sea bed.

Tsunami’sTsunami-genesis When underwater

earthquake or landslide displaces a large amount of water.

Can travel at speeds of 500 mph in every direction.

Travels several miles inland.

Tsunami’sPreperation Research and

preparation need to be done before a tsunami occurs.

Know where the highest points of land are.

Devise a disaster plan.Escape planCreate a meeting point for

friends and family members.

Have safety material’s pre-packed.

Tsunami’sSafety Material’s Flashlight

BatteriesFoodWaterI.D.MedicineClothesMoney (Cash)Map

History1883 Krakatoa eruption Sumatra, IndonesiaTsunami waves observed throughout the Indian Ocean, Pacific

Ocean, American West Coast, and South America.1960 Earthquake Chile 25 meters high.

Tsunami Waves Observed across the entire Pacific Ocean.1964 Earthquake Alaska 67 meters high

Good Friday TsunamiTsunami waves observed in Alaska, British Columbia, and

California.2004 Earthquake Sumatra Indonesia

Tsunami waves observed in India, Sir Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh.

2011 – Sendai, Japan tsunami swept several miles inland and almost destroyed a

nuclear power plant

Tsunami’sSummary:

Tsunami’s occur when underwater earthquakes or landslides displace large amounts of ocean water. The wave spreads throughout the ocean at speeds up to 500 mph. When it hits the coast it can travel several miles inland.

OutroWhat would you were at the beach and there

was a tsunami alert?