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    Tsunamis are large waves created by underwater seismic events like earthquakes. They can cause devastating damage when they hit land. To prepare, communities should avoid building in tsunami-prone areas and construct barriers. Individuals should create evacuation plans and kits in case of a tsunami and immediately move inland if one occurs. Proper preparation and response can help reduce risks from these powerful natural disasters.

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    Tsunamis are large waves created by underwater seismic events like earthquakes. They can cause devastating damage when they hit land. To prepare, communities should avoid building in tsunami-prone areas and construct barriers. Individuals should create evacuation plans and kits in case of a tsunami and immediately move inland if one occurs. Proper preparation and response can help reduce risks from these powerful natural disasters.

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    Tsunamis are large waves created by underwater seismic events like earthquakes. They can cause devastating damage when they hit land. To prepare, communities should avoid building in tsunami-prone areas and construct barriers. Individuals should create evacuation plans and kits in case of a tsunami and immediately move inland if one occurs. Proper preparation and response can help reduce risks from these powerful natural disasters.

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    Tsunami

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    Tsunamis are large waves created by underwater seismic events like earthquakes. They can cause devastating damage when they hit land. To prepare, communities should avoid building in tsunami-prone areas and construct barriers. Individuals should create evacuation plans and kits in case of a tsunami and immediately move inland if one occurs. Proper preparation and response can help reduce risks from these powerful natural disasters.

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    Learning Intentions

    • We are learning about tsunamis including what they are, how they
    are formed and how to prevent and avoid them.

    Success Criteria
    • I can explain how tsunamis work and how people and communities
    can prevent and avoid them.
    What is a Tsunami?

    Tsunamis are some of the most


    powerful and devastating natural
    disasters on Earth.

    A tsunami consists of huge


    waves of water that are
    created through massive
    force.

    The word tsunami means ‘harbour


    wave’ in Japanese.

    “Tsunami” by [Petra Bensted] is licensed under CC BY 2.0


    Tsunamis vs. Tidal Waves

    Although they sound similar, Tsunamis are much larger waves


    tsunamis and tidal waves are two which are created by a huge
    separate phenomena. amount of energy underwater.

    Tidal waves are shallow


    waves which are created
    by gravitational forces of
    the Sun and Moon.
    Where Do Tsunamis Happen?

    As tsunamis form in the ocean, they often hit the


    coasts of countries and islands. Due to their size
    and power, tsunamis can reach as far as 16
    kilometres inland.

    About three quarters of the planet’s


    tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean.
    Do you know why?
    What Causes Tsunamis?

    Tsunamis occur when a huge amount of energy deep underwater


    pushes the ocean up and outward, forming massive waves. This can
    happen because of:
    • earthquakes
    • underwater volcanic eruptions
    • landslides into the ocean
    • meteorites impacting into the ocean
    The Tsunami Moves…

    These massive waves can travel at


    over 800 kilometres an hour. They
    move so quickly they can cross an
    entire ocean in a single day.

    It can be tricky to detect tsunamis at a distance


    because they seem so small compared to the rest
    of the ocean.
    The Tsunami Grows Closer…

    As the tsunami gets closer to the coast, the


    ocean gets shallower. This causes the
    waves to slow down and grow taller.

    As the tsunami moves towards the land, it can


    appear that the ocean is moving backwards.
    Although it looks like low tide, it is a sign that
    the tsunami is approaching quickly.
    The Tsunami Hits!

    When a tsunami reaches land, the effects can be


    immediate and devastating. Tsunamis have the power
    to destroy buildings and sweep away cars and debris.

    Rather than being a single wall of water,


    tsunamis tend to be series of waves known
    as wave trains. They could hit hours apart
    from each other.
    How Can We Prevent Tsunamis?
    Although tsunamis are
    impossible to avoid, there are
    many ways people can stop the
    damage caused by tsunamis:
    • Avoid building cities or
    populated areas near places
    prone to tsunamis.
    • Block any potential waves
    with barricades like walls or
    hills.
    • Steer waves with angled walls
    and ditches to lessen their
    power.
    • Slow down waves and filter
    debris with ditches or forests.

    “Tsunami wall” by [Rudolf Ammann] is licensed under CC BY 2.0


    How Can We Prepare For Tsunamis?

    Tsunami preparation is important. It


    can help protect people and places.

    Before a tsunami:
    • Create a disaster kit that includes
    torches, a first aid kit, tinned food
    and a portable radio.
    • Figure out an escape route with
    your family that leads to higher
    ground.
    • Become familiar with any warning
    systems your community might
    have.

    “Tsunami wall” by [Rudolf Ammann] is licensed under CC BY 2.0


    How Can We Prepare For Tsunamis?

    During a tsunami:
    • Avoid the beach, even if it appears that the water is moving
    away.
    • Move inland and towards higher ground.
    • Listen to your device or radio for any evacuation orders.
    How Can We Prepare For Tsunamis?

    After a tsunami:
    • Do not return to your place of residence unless it is safe to do so.
    • Avoid buildings that are still filled with water.
    • Take care when entering areas affected by the tsunami. There may be
    structural damage.

    “Tsunami catastrophe” by [yisris] is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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