1. 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.

2. Southeast Asia Tsunami – December 2004
Tsunamis are tidal waves triggered by underwater earthquakes. The rate of travel of a tsunami is between miles per hour.
Death toll accurate on 24th February 2004
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3. Where was the tsunami?

4. What caused the tsunami?

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

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

8. HEAR
SEE
SMELL
FEEL

9. 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?

10. Dec 26th 2004
Dear diary,