The Asian Tsunami Today’s lesson will focus on the causes of tsunamis and in particular the Asian Tsunami of 2004. To begin, let’s examine how the tsunami.

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The Asian Tsunami Today’s lesson will focus on the causes of tsunamis and in particular the Asian Tsunami of 2004. To begin, let’s examine how the tsunami developed.

Southeast Asia Tsunami – December 2004 Tsunamis are tidal waves triggered by underwater earthquakes. The rate of travel of a tsunami is between 400- 600 miles per hour. Death toll accurate on 24th February 2004 source - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc100?OpenForm

Where was the tsunami?

What caused the tsunami?

Complete the following… Effects on people Effects on property Effects on hospitals and doctors

Clip - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDOuwMj7Xzo

Complete the following… Effects on people Effects on property Effects on hospitals and doctors

HEAR SEE SMELL FEEL

Your Task Pretending your are on vacation at the time of the tsunami, please write a diary entry describing what it was like experiencing the event. What did you see? How did you feel?

Dec 26th 2004 Dear diary,