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A tsunami is a series of waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or large lake. Tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, or meteorite impacts. While tsunami waves are small in the open ocean, they slow down and grow taller, sometimes exceeding 100 feet, as they reach shallow coastal waters. Tsunamis can move at over 500 mph in deep ocean waters but slow on land. Warning signs of an impending tsunami include a sudden rise or fall in ocean water, an earthquake that makes it difficult to stand, or hearing a loud ocean roar.

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Disasters

A tsunami is a series of waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or large lake. Tsunamis can be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, or meteorite impacts. While tsunami waves are small in the open ocean, they slow down and grow taller, sometimes exceeding 100 feet, as they reach shallow coastal waters. Tsunamis can move at over 500 mph in deep ocean waters but slow on land. Warning signs of an impending tsunami include a sudden rise or fall in ocean water, an earthquake that makes it difficult to stand, or hearing a loud ocean roar.

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Tsunami

What is Tsunami?
A tsunami is a series of waves in a water body caused by the
displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large
lake.
Causes of Tsunami.
● Earthquake

● Volcanic Disruptions

● Underwater explosions

● Meteorite impacts
The size of the Tsunami
The size of a tsunami depends on the depth of the water, the distance f
rom the source, and the shape of the coast
.
In the open ocean, tsunami waves are usually less than 3 feet high, but
they have very long wavelengths that can reach up to 1,000km
.
As they approach shallow water, they slow down and grow taller, som
etimes exceeding 100 feet near their source
How fast can Tsunamis move?
In the deep ocean, a tsunami can move as fast as a jet plane, over
500 mph, and its wavelength, the distance from crest to crest,
may be hundreds of miles. How fast do tsunamis move on land ?
The deeper the water; the faster the tsunami.
FACTS ABOUT TSUNAMIS
● In the deepest part of the ocean, tsunami waves are often only 1 to 3 feet tall.
Sailors may not even realize that tsunami waves are passing beneath them.
● Approximately 99% of all tsunami-related fatalities have occurred within
160 miles (250 km) of the tsunami’s origin or within 30 minutes of when the
tsunami was generated. Consequently, anyone in a coastal area who feels a
strong earthquake should take that as a natural warning that a tsunami may
be imminent and leave low-lying coastal areas.
● Up to half an hour before a tsunami strikes, the ocean can (but not always)
suddenly appear to drain away. The withdraw of the water is called the
“drawback” and is the trough of the tsunami reaching the shore.
Warning signs of tsunamis
● A strong or long earthquake that causes difficulty standing or
knocks you off your feet
● A rapid rise or fall of the water level along the coast, exposing
the ocean floor, reefs and fish
● A loud roar from the ocean, similar to that of a train or jet
aircraft
● A wall of water approaching the shore
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