2. Tsunamis are - Formed by - -

3. Earthquake Tsunamis

5. Landslide Tsunamis

6. Meteorite Impact

7. 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

8. Volcanic Eruption

9. The 2011 Japanese Tsunami

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

12. How can we prepare for a Tsunami?

13. Follow the animals!

14. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is responsible for tsunami monitoring in the Pacific Basin. Their website is at http://www.prh.noa a.gov/ptwc/. http://www.prh.noa a.gov/ptwc/

15. Can Tsunami hit Long Island? YES!!!

16. La Palma, Canary Islands

18. Natural Disaster Safety

20. Earthquakes in our Country

21. 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.

22. 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

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

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