The Big WaveThe Big Wave

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Some other things to know about:TSUNAMI: A tsunami is a series of gigantic waves. When there is an Earthquake in the ocean, the shaking causes a ripple (like shakingA glass of water). The ripples are waves that travel miles until theyHit land. These waves can be taller than skyscrapers. The wavesTravel faster than a jet plane.

Tsunamis usually occur in the Ring of Fire, which is an area in the PacificOcean where there are lots of volcanoes and earthquakes. The Ring ofFire is located near Thailand, Japan, and Hawaii. Many countries haveInstalled computers that measure the size of the waves so that if thereWas a giant wave, the people could be warned and get away from The water. The United States has these computers, Thailand didn’t.

Trivia Fact:

If you were about to be hit by a tsunami wave HEAD FOR THE HILLS.

How did we do?How did we do?

Tidal – having to do with the rise and fall of the sea (waves).

Wreckage – the remains of somethingThat has been destroyed

Unconscious – not being physically orMentally aware of what is happening

Sorrowfully – full of grief or sadness

Renewing – repairing or restoring

Faltered – hesitated or talkedawkwardly

Persuaded – led another person to Agree with you

Unfortunate - unlucky

Rambunctious – loud and hyper acting

Pursued - chased

Background KnowledgeBackground KnowledgeSurvival isn’t always about living. After Survival isn’t always about living. After

a trauma (a dangerous or scary a trauma (a dangerous or scary thing) has happened, there is an thing) has happened, there is an emotional survival that has to take emotional survival that has to take place. You have to survive in your place. You have to survive in your own heart and head.own heart and head.

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