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Tsunamis begin in the middle of the ocean and gain tremendous size and power by the time they reach shore. Tsunamis can wipe out entire coastal villages or towns. Earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions can trigger waves in a nearby ocean. These waves may travel for thousands of miles.
To recap, the lesson provides a diagram to explain how a tsunami forms. Rapid movement of the ocean floor displaces a column of water. A series of waves travel outward and fairly low heights of around three feet.
This KS3 Tsunamis module will enable students to: Define what tsunamis are and how they are different from regular waves. Understand how tsunamis are formed. Explain how seismic activity can generate tsunamis. Describe how tsunamis impact coastal areas. Know how people are warned of incoming tsunamis.
Do you know what exactly makes a Tsunami happen? Or do you know what exactly Tsunami is? We explain this and feature lesson plans, worksheets, and puzzles on Tsunamis.
A tsunami (soo-NAH-mee) is one of the world’s most powerful and destructive natural forces. They can speed across the ocean as fast as a jet plane, swallow up islands and wipe out villages. But what causes tsuamis…?
Tsunamis. What are tsunamis? Tsunamis are large and powerful ocean waves that grow in size as they reach the shore. They can cause major damage as they rush inland flooding cities and destroying homes. What can cause a tsunami? Tsunamis are caused by a large displacement of water.
Students will learn all about this natural disaster, including how they are formed, how they move and how to prevent them and prepare for them. This PowerPoint is perfect to use as part of your Year 4 Science unit on extreme weather and a Year 6 Science unit on natural disasters.
