PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Where did the name come from?
Tsunami when you read it or hear it sounds quite weird. That's because the word is Japanese. The first part; 'tsu' means harbour and the second part;'nami' means wave. So if you read it together it would read harbour wave.
What is a Tsunami?
This phenomenon is usually associated with landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and the rare meteor. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not drastically increase in height, but as it reaches inland, they build up higher and higher heights as the ocean decreases. The speed of the Tsunami depends on the surface of the ocean not the depth. So the further it travels the more devastating it will be.
How could we prepare for a Tsunami?
Well, there is no real way to stop a tsunami from coming. But there are multiple ways to evacuate or to recover from a Tsunami.
Before and During a Tsunami
Know your local community's suggested evacuation routes to safe areas, where shelter can be provided while you wait for the 'all clear.' Stay away from the beach. It isn't a good idea to watch Tsunami's come no matter how cool they look. Move inland to higher ground immediately and stay there. If there is a noticeable less amount of water from the shoreline. This is nature telling you there will be a Tsunami coming and that you should evacuate immediately.
After a Tsunami
Stay away from the flooded and damaged areas until officials say it's okay to go back. Save yourself first not your belongings. Help injured or hurt people and use first aid for where appropriate. Check your food supplies. Make sure to remove any food that has come in contact with the waters as it may be contaminated. Stay away from debris in water. It could cause safety and health issues.
More and interesting Information
The Indonesia 9.0 earthquake in 2004 released more energy than all the earthquakes on the on the planet in the last 25 years combined. Palm trees with their long, bare trunks are well adapted to their environment and usually survive Tsunami impact's. When an enormous earthquake hit Lisbon in 1755' the city's terrified citizens rushed to shore for safety. They were amazed when they saw seawater rushing to the shore. Minutes later a Tsunami arrived killing 90,000 residents.
