Deadly TsunamisBy ; Thomson Coffey

Tuesday, October 20 . 20097th period

Every thing you’ll need to know

What is a TsunamiA tsunami is a giant wave that is caused by

sudden motion on the ocean floor. They travel at great speeds crashing giganticly into the shore line. They are mostly caused by earthquakes under water and landslides. That is what a tsunami is.

The Effect on The PeopleTsunamis travel as fast as jet planes so

people on the beach have little they can do. It will also cause problems economicly, most people on the planet live by oceans, lakes, and rivers so there will be many people killed and homeless. That is the effect

TerminologySu-na mee- A gigantic wave that crashes

along the shore lineFun fact-A tsunami in the Indian ocean once

covered the length of 11 countries in Asia.

Tsunami safetyIf you are on a beach during a tsunami try to

get into a tall sturdy building.After tsunamis there will be a lot of damage,

the power will most likely be out and there will be a big chaos, so try to get a kit of flashlights, extra batteries, canned goods, and bottled water.

Try to find a shelter after words. Also be prepared for several wavesbecause

tsunamis move with the tide.

Most recent eventThe most recent one hasn’t struck yet, but it

is in the north west of America and is coming closer as we speak.

DetectionThere are different sensors in the ocean that

track tsunamis in the area

This is what they look like

History in The U.SThe worlds biggest tsunami was in Alaska

and was 7023 ft. tallThere has also been several big ones in

Hawaii.

videoClick to watchhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9JDzBTwiig

Most destructiveThe most destructive tsunami was on the cost

of Asia in the Indian ocean. It was caused by a earthquake in Indonesia. Thousands of people died in over 11 countrys.

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