1 Tsunami Web Site Project For CAS 483

2 Tsunami Picture

3 Tsunami Web Site Project What is a Tsunami What is a Tsunami Warning signs of a Tsunami Warning signs of a Tsunami How to prepare for a Tsunami How to prepare for a Tsunami What to do after a Tsunami What to do after a Tsunami

4 What is a Tsunami A series of catastrophic ocean waves generated by submarine movements, which are caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides beneath the ocean, or an asteroid striking the earth. more information A series of catastrophic ocean waves generated by submarine movements, which are caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides beneath the ocean, or an asteroid striking the earth. more informationearthquakesmore informationearthquakesmore information

5 Warning signs of a Tsunami Earthquake or a sizable ground rumbling as a warning signal. A noticeable rapid rise or fall in coastal waters is also a sign that a tsunami is approaching. more information Earthquake or a sizable ground rumbling as a warning signal. A noticeable rapid rise or fall in coastal waters is also a sign that a tsunami is approaching. more informationmore informationmore information

6 How to prepare for a Tsunami learn the warning signs learn the warning signs evacuation plan evacuation plan turn off gas, electricity, and water turn off gas, electricity, and water listen to the radio for updates listen to the radio for updates have the following supplies on hand: have the following supplies on hand: Flashlight and extra batteries Flashlight and extra batteries Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries First aid kit and manual First aid kit and manual

7 How to prepare for a Tsunami (continued) Emergency food and water Emergency food and water Non-electric can opener Non-electric can opener Essential medicines Essential medicines Cash and credit cards Cash and credit cards Sturdy shoes Sturdy shoes

8 What to do after a Tsunami listen to the radio for updates listen to the radio for updates Stay out of damaged buildings Stay out of damaged buildings Do not use appliances or lights until an electrician has checked the electrical system Do not use appliances or lights until an electrician has checked the electrical system Open windows and doors to help dry the building Open windows and doors to help dry the building Shovel mud while it is still moist to give walls and floors an opportunity to dry Shovel mud while it is still moist to give walls and floors an opportunity to dry Check food supplies and test drinking water Check food supplies and test drinking water

9 Map of Past Tsunamis

10 Past Tsunamis