TSUNAMI

Tsunami definition

• A long high sea wave caused by an earthquake submarine landslide or other disturbances

causes of an tsunami

• by sudden movement due to ocean, landslides on the sea floor level land slumping into ocean,large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impacted in the ocean

effects of an tsunami

• damaged houses
• severely injured

warning

• always listen to the local news
• and quickly don't wit until the tsunami comes to move

tsunami safety

• have a disaster plan
• know whether you're at risk or danger
• plan for an evacuation route
• prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and car

during a tsunami

• follow instructions by the local authorities
• evacuate immediately
• get to higher ground

AFTER A TSUNAMI

• help injured or trapped people
• stay out of a building if water remains around it
• Tsunami waters can cause buildings to sink, floors to crack , or walls to collapse
• when re-entering homes use extreme caution
• check for gas leaks
• open windows and doors to help dry things out
• look for fire hazards

sources

• collections book
• weather wiz kids
• Wikipedia

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