By Nia Garcia and Noor Mohammed
Question (Problem)
 What are tsunami’s? How can I prepare for one? When
do tsunamis occur? What causes a tsunami?
Hypothesis
 If there is a tsunami then I will pack life jackets, food,
and water. I would move from the section where the
area is going to hit badly and stay with my family.
Research
 Tsunami - A cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea
wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
 Tsunami- Is a series of HUGE water waves.
 Tsunami - Japanese term meaning wave (“nami”) in a
harbor (“tsu”). A series of traveling waves of extremely
long length and period.
Research
 Tsunami are also called tide waves.
 Some meteorological conditions, such as deep
depressions that cause tropical cyclones, can generate
a storm surge, called a Meteotsunami, which can raise
tides several metres above normal levels.
Research
 Tsunamis race across the sea at up to 500 miles (805
kilometers) an hour—about as fast as a jet airplane.
 At that pace they can cross the entire expanse of the
Pacific Ocean in less than a day.
 And their long wavelengths mean they lose very little
energy along the way.
Data
 The most horrible tsunami was in 2004 in Hawaii.
 Another horrible tsunami was in 2004 in Indonesia.
What Causes Tsunami’s
 Big eruption can cause a tsunami.
 Natural Disasters' can cause a tsunami.
How Can I Prepare For A
Tsunami
 Be aware of any warnings. If a warning has been issued
in your area, be aware, and know what is going on.
Tsunami warnings are usually issued several hours
before the expected arrival time.
 Be well informed. Always know what is going on with
the tsunami; if the warning has been canceled, if there
is information on mass evacuation plans, etc.
 If evacuating, be frugal with what you take. Take only
the essentials, food, water, and clothing, and shelter.
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery 2
Prepare Bag
Effects of Tsunamis
What Happens When There’s a Tsunami
Bibliography
 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsunamis
 wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
 ioc3.unesco.org/itic/contents.php
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/29331174/3-Things-You-
Need http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environ
ment/photos/tsunami-indian-ocean/
 The Sea: Ideas and Observations on Progress in the
Study of the Seas, Vol. 1 ("Tsunamis" begins on p. 658)
Credits
 Nia Garcia
 Noor Mohammed
 Teacher : Ms.Allen