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1 lut 2021 · Knowing the difference between weather and climate is a key point in the discussion of climate change issues. Extreme weather events such as heat waves, wildfires and tropical cyclones have been increasing over the last 40 years. Could climate change be the culprit?
The immense swell of a tsunami can grow up to 100 feet, hitting speeds over 500 mph -- a treacherous combination for anyone or anything in its path. Alex Gendler details the causes of these towering terrors and explains how scientists are seeking to reduce their destruction in the future.
9 lip 2014 · Alex Gendler’s TED-Ed Lesson “How tsunamis work” gives a thorough introduction to the towering terror of tsunamis, offering a comprehensive look at the history and science behind these swells. Here, we’ve broken down how these waves form in a series of animated GIFs.
19 paź 2023 · Tsunamis are ocean waves triggered by an earthquake, volcano, or other movement of the ocean floor. Potentially imperceptible in deep water, a tsunami increases in height as it encounters the shallow waters of shore, often leading to extensive wreckage and loss.
11 paź 2024 · A tsunami is a large wave caused by movements in Earth''s outer layer, or crust. Learn more about these big waves and how NASA monitors them.
23 sty 2022 · A warming climate can increase the risk of both submarine (underwater) and aerial (above ground) landslides, thereby increasing the risk of local tsunamis.
9 wrz 2024 · Learn all about tsunamis and how to stay safe if one is headed to your area with this series of videos from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
