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Wave goodbye to plate tectonics
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What is a Tsunami A series of waves that are caused by a large displacement of water 90% of tsunami are generated by earthquakes Can also be caused by: Volcanic eruptions Underwater explosions Landslides (above and below water)
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How it’s made https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunami https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx9vPv-T51I
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Tsunami in Motion Undetectable in the middle of the ocean Large wavelengths (400km) Only have a wave height of 50cm Draw a diagram here Waves move much quicker in the deep water 800km an hour Slows down as it gets closer to shore
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Tsunami at Shore A Tsunami which was 30cm in height (deep water) can be 10 m in length when it hits shore
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUO0HhMvXnQ
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