1. 8 November 2012 Objective: Describe the effects of tsunami’s. Intro: List everything you know or have heard about tsunami’s.

2. Tsunami

3. A large ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption. From Japanese language meaning “harbor wave”.

4. Tsunami’s Warning Signs High magnitude earthquake near a coast or a volcanic eruption. Water receding exposing sea bed.

5. Tsunami’s Tsunami-genesis When underwater earthquake or landslide displaces a large amount of water. Can travel at speeds of 500 mph in every direction. Travels several miles inland.

8. Tsunami’s Preperation Research and preparation need to be done before a tsunami occurs. Know where the highest points of land are. Devise a disaster plan. Escape plan Create a meeting point for friends and family members. Have safety material’s pre- packed.

9. Tsunami’s Safety Material’s Flashlight Batteries Food Water I.D. Medicine Clothes Money (Cash) Map

10. History 1883 Krakatoa eruption Sumatra, Indonesia Tsunami waves observed throughout the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, American West Coast, and South America. 1960 Earthquake Chile 25 meters high. Tsunami Waves Observed across the entire Pacific Ocean. 1964 Earthquake Alaska 67 meters high Good Friday Tsunami Tsunami waves observed in Alaska, British Columbia, and California. 2004 Earthquake Sumatra Indonesia Tsunami waves observed in India, Sir Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh. 2011 – Sendai, Japan tsunami swept several miles inland and almost destroyed a nuclear power plant

11. Tsunami’s Summary: Tsunami’s occur when underwater earthquakes or landslides displace large amounts of ocean water. The wave spreads throughout the ocean at speeds up to 500 mph. When it hits the coast it can travel several miles inland.

12. Outro What would you were at the beach and there was a tsunami alert?