Tsunami
A Geohazard
What is a Tsunami?
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Tsunamis endanger the people who live close to the shore. The waves can be taller than twenty feet and it can cause major damage to the landscape and buildings. It also can endanger the lives of people. Many people have died from being caught in tsunamis.
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It should concern us because we never can know for sure it is going to happen till moments before. The scary part about tsunamis is that we can't control where it goes or what it does. Tsunamis are extremely dangerous and deadly.
What Regions are Most Vulnerable?
Japans Tsunami
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Where: Pacific Coast of Japan
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Description: The wave cause major devastation. The official count of 18,550 people were confirmed either dead or missing. It reached a height of 33 feet. It was caused by the Tohoku earthquake.
Chile's Tsunami
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Where: West Coast of Chile
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Description: The wave made it up to 16 feet tall, and it was caused by a magnitude 8.3 earthquake.
How the Destructive Nature is Measured....
How to be Prepared:
--> Practice the route
--> Use a radio to keep informed of warnings and local watchings.
--> Talk to your insurance agent
--> Discuss tsunamis with your family
*There are many more ways to be prepared*