Tsunamis

We will learn:

• What is a tsunami?

• What can cause tsunamis?

• Where can tsunamis happen?

• What can scientists do to monitor or predict tsunamis?

• What should you do to stay safe in the event of a tsunami?

Tsunamis

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What is a tsunami?

• when land falls from a hill or cliff

• magma coming from underground

• a large ocean wave

• a type of weather

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Which of the following can cause a tsunami? (CHOOSE 2!!)

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Landslides

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What kind of damage can tsunamis cause?

• They can destroy roads, bridges, and buildings.

• They can cause droughts.

• They can cause people to get sick.

• They can cause tornadoes.

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TYPE ONLY TRUE or FALSE: Tsunamis can cause power outages.

Tracking Tsunamis | Ocean Today

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​https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/trackingtsunamis/

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Tsunami Awareness | Ocean Today

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Experts tell people to evacuate before a tsunami occurs. What does evacuate mean?

• to stay where you are

• to gather food and supplies

• to go to the grocery store

• to leave the area

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TYPE ONLY TRUE or FALSE: A meteorite can cause a tsunami.

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If a tsunami is heading to your area, what should you do?

• go to an underground basement

• go closer to the water

• go away from the beach and to higher ground

• take shelter in a bathtub