tsunamis cornell notes page 123. what is a tsunami? a series of long water waves caused by the...
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Tsunamis
Cornell Notes Page 123
What is a Tsunami?
• a series of long water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water.
• typically resemble a rapidly rising tide on shore.
What is a Tsunami?
What causes Tsunamis?
• Usually caused by underwater earthquakes
What else causes tsunamis?
• Landslides, glacier calvings, volcanic eruptions, meteoroids, nuclear testing
What are the warning signs?
• Earthquake • Water rapidly
retreats back into the ocean
• Debris in water• Animals…?• Roaring sound
Sri Lanka, 26 Dec 2004 image shows "Drawback" of water exposing ~ 150 meters of "temporary" beach.
Photo courtesy of www.digitalglobe.com
Worst Tsunami on Record?
• 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami– over 230,000 people died
Slide 3: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/03/pictures/110315-nuclear-reactor-japan-tsunami-earthquake-world-photos-meltdown/#/japan-earthquake-tsunami-nuclear-unforgettable-pictures-wave_33291_600x450.jpg