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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.
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…?
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.
Kids learn about tsunamis including what causes them such as earthquakes, where they occur, why they are dangerous, and what happens during a tsunami event.
Lesson Objectives and Overview: Tsunamis STEM teaches students about the causes and effects of these natural disasters. Students will learn to differentiate between a tsunami and other naturally occurring weather phenomena. This lesson is for students in 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade.
How do tsunamis form? Here’s how one of Earth’s most destructive forces come to be, in five steps. Luis Villazon. 1. Activation. A tsunami begins far offshore, with an earthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide. The sudden movement on the seabed displaces the water above it.
A tsunami is an ocean wave which is triggered by large earthquakes in the ocean, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. Tsunami facts for kids. Now you know what a tsunami is, we’ve collated some interesting tsunami facts around them for you and your class. Tsunami is a Japanese word that means 'Harbour Wave'.
