Tsunami Rage!!!
By: Tristan Wright & Nathaniel Coward
About Tsunamis
A tsunami is a large ocean wave that is usually caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunamis have the ability to wipe out entire cities.
Cause of Tsunamis
When an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption occurs, a Tsunami may form.
(Geological)
Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions
Earthquake
- A sudden shock of the earth's surface
- Earth's natural means of releasing stress
Volcano
- A mountain that opens downward a pool of molten rock below the surface of the earth
impact on enviornment
- kills ocean life
- ocean habitats
- destroys trees
- floods beaches
- can wash up animals to the shore
- can cause landslide or mudslides
Impact on humans
- destroy buildings
- take lives
- destroy farming fields (crops)
- take out the power or no electricity
Things we can do to be prepared for Tsunamis
- We can build dams
- We could make buildings with a stronger base
- Make escape plans with evacuation routes
- Get to higher ground
- Help injured or trapped people
Interesting facts about Tsunamis!
- Tsunami is a Japanese word meaning harbor wave
- Can go at speeds of 475 mph
- Tsunamis range in size from inches to over 100 feet tall
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Where Tsunamis usually occur
They can happen in a lot of places but it has to occur near the coast, such as:
- Indonesia
- Japan
- USA
- Canada
- Puerto Rico
Our Fundraising Event:
Fundraisunami Bros.
- A long marathon, which is 26.2188 miles long
- Anyone can be a participant
- On October 23, at Wagner Park, 3:00 pm - 6:00pm
- Money will go to victims to Tsunamis