All About Tsunamis

By : Darcy Reid

Facts About Tsunamis

• Tsunamis sometimes reach heights over 100 feet ( 30.5 meters)

• These walls of water can cause widespread destruction when they crash ashore

• Tsunamis race across the sea at up to 500 mph• Tsunamis often happen within the Pacific

Oceans “ Ring of Fire”• These big waves are typically caused by

undersea earthquakes

Tsunami Safety Tips• Have an evacuation route ready.• Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and

car. ( bottles of water, canned food, etc.)• Have instructions on how to turn off all electricity.• Follow all instructions issued by local authorities.• Have protective clothing because sometimes there

are dangerous things in the ocean.

References

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-safety-tsunami.htm