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Tsunamis

Tsunamis. Earthquakes. Point: When an earthquake occurs on the ocean floor, the sudden movement pushes against the water and powerful water waves are produced. Earthquakes. Notes: Tsunamis : Giant waves created by earthquakes in the ocean. Earthquakes. Point:

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Tsunamis

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  1. Tsunamis

  2. Earthquakes Point: When an earthquake occurs on the ocean floor, the sudden movement pushes against the water and powerful water waves are produced.

  3. Earthquakes Notes: Tsunamis: Giant waves created by earthquakes in the ocean.

  4. Earthquakes Point: Most tsunami are less than a meter in deep water. It is when they approach the seafloor they grow in size.

  5. Most Tsunamis are not noticeable until they reach the shore.

  6. How they occur • Earthquake on the ocean floor • Pushes water up • This set off water movement at a great speed • Water at shoreline gets sucked back • Water that is sucked back meets and joins the moving water • It rolls up and collapses

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