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Tsunamis are - Formed by - -

Earthquake Tsunamis

Landslide Tsunamis

Meteorite Impact

Meteorite/Asteroid Impact If an asteroid 0.6 km in diameter or larger struck the Atlantic Ocean 400 miles from NYC: –The height of the tsunami would be taller than the Statue of Liberty—93 meters (305 ft 1 in) –The height of the tsunami along the African coast would be 20 meters (65 feet) high Probability: –1 every 100,000+ years

Volcanic Eruption

The 2011 Japanese Tsunami

Japan Tsunami March 11, 2011 Waves, as high as 49 feet, traveling 500 mph Over 10,000+ people killed.

How can we prepare for a Tsunami?

Follow the animals!

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is responsible for tsunami monitoring in the Pacific Basin. Their website is at a.gov/ptwc/. a.gov/ptwc/

Can Tsunami hit Long Island? YES!!!

La Palma, Canary Islands

Natural Disaster Safety

Earthquakes in our Country

Before an earthquake ►-►- ►-►-  Sturdy furniture to crawl under, such as a table or desk, so nothing can fall on you ►-►-  Drop under something, hold on, and protect your eyes by pressing them against your arm ►-►-  Water, battery-operated radio, canned food, change of clothes, medicines, band- aids, etc.

During an earthquake ► DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! ► Stay indoors until the shaking stops ► If you are in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow ► If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines.  Drop to the ground ► If you are in a car, slow down and stay in the car until the shaking stops

After an earthquake ►-►- ►-►- ►-►- ►-►-  Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!

FQ How is preparing for an Earthquake different than preparing for a Hurricane or Tsunami? --