tsunamis are - formed by - - earthquake tsunamis
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Meteorite/Asteroid Impact
• If an asteroid 0.6 km in diameter or larger struck the Atlantic Ocean 400 miles from NYC:– The height of the tsunami would be taller than
the Statue of Liberty—93 meters (305 ft 1 in)– The height of the tsunami along the African
coast would be 20 meters (65 feet) high
• Probability:– 1 every 100,000+ years
Japan TsunamiMarch 11, 2011
• Waves, as high as 49 feet, traveling 500 mph• Over 10,000+ people killed.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is
responsible for tsunami monitoring
in the Pacific Basin.
Their website is at http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/
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Before an earthquake► -► -
Sturdy furniture to crawl under, such as a table or desk, so nothing can fall on you
► - Drop under something, hold on, and
protect your eyes by pressing them against your arm
► - Water, battery-operated radio, canned
food, change of clothes, medicines, band-aids, etc.
During an earthquake►DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!►Stay indoors until the shaking stops►If you are in bed, stay there and
protect your head with a pillow►If you are outdoors, find a clear spot
away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground
►If you are in a car, slow down and stay in the car until the shaking stops