places effected by tsunamis
True or false: tsunamis can occur in places that are NOT near large bodies of water
False
What causes a tsunami?
displacement or disturbances in the ocean or on the ocean floor.
what can tsunamis cause the destruction of?
Homes,buildings,ecosystems and the economy
If there is an earthquake and you are near the ocean what should you do?
Evacuate immediately!!! Earthquake can cause tsunamis if it last long enough
How long can tsunamis last?
Between a couple hours and a few days
What country has had the most tsunamis?
Japan-Japan has had about 143 tsunamis
Can hurricanes cause tsunamis?
No, weirdly enough hurricanes can’t cause tsunamis because they are completely separate events.
What is the number one cause of death during tsunamis?
Drowning
Where should you go during a tsunami if you can’t evacuate the city or country?
You need to be away from any windows and also be on the landward side of your house.
What does tsunami mean?
Tsunami means “harbour wave” in Japanese
Where in the world was the biggest tsunami?
Lituya Bay, Alaska-on July 9th, 1958 the biggest tsunami reached 1720 feet
What natural disasters can create tsunamis?
Earthquakes, volcanoes, and submarine landslides
What natural disasters can tsunamis cause?
Floods,erosions,wave impacts
How do you know a tsunami is coming?
If the ocean waters are receding, if there is an earthquake that last longer than 20 seconds, or a loud ocean roar
What percent of tsunamis are in the Pacific Ocean?
80% of tsunamis are in the Pacific Ocean on the “Ring of Fire”
Where was the most recent tsunami formed?
Tonga-Tonga experienced a volcano-generated tsunami on January 15th of this year.
What’s the number one cause of tsunamis?
Natural disasters like volcanoes.
How much money does it cost to repair the damage done from a tsunami?
Since tsunamis cause so much destruction, it can cost millions or even billions of dollars to repair.
How far do you need to be to be safe from a tsunami?
100ft above sea level or 2 miles inland.
How many people have died because of tsunamis?
Between 1998 and 2017 there have been about 250 000 tsunami related deaths.
What country would be the best to go to in case there’s a tsunami in Asia (because tsunami's are unlikely to occur there)
Nepal and Singapore-these 2 countries are safest from tsunamis. Nepal because it has the highest elevation, and Singapore because it’s shielded by other countries
What services do people usually not have during tsunamis?
Power, water, transportation are the three main services people/places lose access to during tsunamis.
What do you do if you’re in the water during a tsunami?
You have to grab onto something that floats then try to get to a safe place higher above land.
Can tsunamis be small?
Yes—tsunamis can be as small as 30 centimetres so they are just left unnoticed.