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Topic: TSUNAMIS

Topic: TSUNAMIS. Tsunamis are. - Formed by - -. Earthquake Tsunamis. Earthquake Tsunamis. Landslide Tsunamis. Meteorite Impact. Meteorite/Asteroid Impact. If an asteroid 0.6 km in diameter or larger struck the Atlantic Ocean 400 miles from NYC:

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Topic: TSUNAMIS

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  1. Topic: TSUNAMIS

  2. Tsunamis are - Formed by - -

  3. Earthquake Tsunamis

  4. Earthquake Tsunamis

  5. Landslide Tsunamis

  6. Meteorite Impact

  7. Meteorite/Asteroid Impact • If an asteroid 0.6 km in diameter or larger struck the Atlantic Ocean 400 miles from NYC: • The height of the tsunami would be taller than the Statue of Liberty—93 meters (305 ft 1 in) • The height of the tsunami along the African coast would be 20 meters (65 feet) high • Probability: • 1 every 100,000+ years

  8. Volcanic Eruption

  9. The 2011 Japanese Tsunami

  10. The 2011 Japanese Tsunami

  11. Japan Tsunami • Waves, as high as 49 feet, traveling 500 mph • Over 10,000+ people killed. March 11, 2011

  12. How can we prepare for a Tsunami?

  13. Follow the animals!

  14. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is responsible for tsunami monitoring in the Pacific Basin. Their website is at http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/.

  15. Can Tsunami hit Long Island? YES!!!

  16. La Palma, Canary Islands

  17. Natural Disaster Safety

  18. Earthquakes in our Country

  19. Before an earthquake • - • - • Sturdy furniture to crawl under, such as a table or desk, so nothing can fall on you • - • Drop under something, hold on, and protect your eyes by pressing them against your arm • - • Water, battery-operated radio, canned food, change of clothes, medicines, band-aids, etc.

  20. During an earthquake • DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! • Stay indoors until the shaking stops • If you are in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow • If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. • Drop to the ground • If you are in a car, slow down and stay in the car until the shaking stops

  21. After an earthquake • - • - • - • - • Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!

  22. FQ How is preparing for an Earthquake different than preparing for a Hurricane or Tsunami? --

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