Monday, August 10, 2020

What Causes A Tsunami?

What Causes A Tsunami?


A tsunami is a series of big waves. A tsunami is a natural disaster. They are very dangerous. It can usually happen after a major Earthquake, a volcanic eruption underwater and/or an asteroid or a meteor crash inside the ocean. These can kill so it is very important to stay safe from a tsunami. So during one, it is best to go to high ground on a hill. 


A tsunami is a big title wave and/or a series of waves. They can generally come from a large lake or the ocean. Tsunamis are natural disasters. They can reach upto 100 ft high. The world’s biggest tsunami happened in Lituya Bay, Alaska and reached 1720 ft high. Tsunamis can usually occur most often in the Pacific Ocean and Indonesia because of the pacific rim bordering the ocean which has a large number of active earthquakes and volcanoes.


The cause of a tsunami can occur after a major earthquake, volcanic eruption underwater, landslides and/or simply, an asteroid or a meteor crash inside of the ocean. Usually an earthquake because of the technic plates that press against each other causing the earth to move making the ocean really rough, sending  a series of waves (a tsunami) towards land. 


Learning how to stay safe in events like these are vital. During a tsunami it is best to go to high ground like a hill. Somewhere where the wave can’t reach. If you are on a boat in the ocean it is best to go more out to sea. That way the tsunami can’t get you. Ways to tell if there is going to be a tsunami is the ocean shore is lower than usual. During an event like this, don’t wait! Act fast.


A tsunami is a natural disaster. It can occur usually after a major earthquake, volcanic eruption underwater, meteor/aestroid crash into the ocean or a landslide. To stay safe from a tsunami it is best to go to high ground but if you are on a boat, sail out to the ocean. Tsunamis are very dangerous and can kill. Acting fast to these sort of events are vital for your safety. 


What Causes Tsunamis? | Britannica

https://www.britannica.com/story/what-causes-tsunamis

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