Tsunamis
How are tsunamis formed?
By Earthquakes happening underwater.
Bonus: By strong avalanches and land movement.
What is infrastructure?
Building, roads, and physical aspects of an area.
What makes something a hazard?
When it threatens human life or property.
How are hurricanes formed?
Hot air over the ocean turns water into vapor, creating big storm clouds.
Q13: What are some ways that you can alert people about a disaster coming?
Sirens, alerts, word of mouth...
Q5:
Why do places like Japan need to be worried about Tsunamis?
They need to worry because the are on the ring of fire, and are prone to underwater earthquakes.
Q9: How can infrastructure help protect us for natural disasters?
It can protect us from the disaster or slow the disaster down.
Q1: What are some natural hazards?
LIST THREE
Tsunami, tornado, hurricane, wildfire, earthquake...ext
Q4: What is the ring of fire?
BONUS: What is the ring of fire on?
The ring of fire is an area of land that is prone to earthquakes
It is on a tectonic plate!
Q14: Why would we want people to be informed about hazards?
So that people can stay safe and protect themselves, others, and their property.
Q6:
Do we need to worry about Tsunamis in Chicago? Why?
No, Chicago does not have the right conditions to form a tsunami.
Q10: What are some examples of infrastructure for protection against natural hazards?
LIST THREE
Basements, tsunami walls, water towers...
Are all natural hazards formed in the same way?
No, they all require different environments to form
How are earthquakes formed?
When two tectonic plates slide paste each other
Transform boundary!
What information do we want to include in warning systems?
- Where it is coming
- When is it coming
- If evacuation is needed
Q8: Should we build tsunami walls in Chicago? Why or why not?
No, we can't get tsunamis so we don't need them.
Should we build infastricture protecting against ALL natural hazards everywhere?
No, it is expensive and unnecessary
Q3: Can all natural disasters occur in the same area?
No, some environments cannot produce some natural hazards.
How are tornados formed?
When super hot and super cold air mix, creating unstable air
True or False: you can predict a Tsunami a day before it happens.
False! An earthquake or other event needs to occur first
What infrastructure is used to protect against tsunamis?
Tsunami walls.
What infrastructure is developed to protect from hurricanes and flash floods?
Levee
What is a landslide?
The sudden movement of rock caused
How do flash floods form?
Heavy rain fall in an area that is not prepared for the flood.
What should a person do after receving a warning that an hazard is coming
-evacuation -shelter