5) Tsunamis
This is an image of a tsunami striking northeast Japan after the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, generating waves up to 40.5 m high along some areas of the coast. Although the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a warning, the tsunami was responsible for more deaths and more damage than the earthquake itself. (Courtesy S. Tomizawa)
Questions
1) Outline how Tsunamis are formed. Diagrams are very important to help answer this question.
2) Identify two examples of tsunamis and outline some of the damages that resulted from each tsunami.
Excellent Resources on "How Tsunamis are formed"
1) PowerPoint "Tsunami Formation"
1) Outline how Tsunamis are formed. Diagrams are very important to help answer this question.
2) Identify two examples of tsunamis and outline some of the damages that resulted from each tsunami.
Excellent Resources on "How Tsunamis are formed"
1) PowerPoint "Tsunami Formation"
2) Australian Geographic Website Article - Tsunamis: how they are formed |