Overview
Tsunamis are among Earth's most infrequent hazards. Even though tsunamis rarely occur, and those that do are often small and nondestructive, they can on occasion pose a disastrous threat to coastal communities, particularly in the Pacific. Since a tsunami can strike any ocean coast at any time, and we currently cannot predict where, when or how destructive the next tsunami will be, knowing how to respond in the event of one is key to your survival. Even though tsunamis cannot be prevented, becoming TsunamiReady can help individuals and communities minimize their losses. Review the information on the following web sites to learn more about tsunamis and to find out things you can do before, during and after a tsunami that could save your life.
What are Tsunamis? - https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-are-tsunamis?qt-news_science_products=0#qt-news_science_products
- Tsunamis and Tsunami Hazards - https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/tsunamis-and-tsunami-hazards?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects
Science Application for Risk Reduction - https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/science-application-risk-reduction/science/tsunamis
- Step 1: Post to at least one of the topics below. You will receive a grade for your discussion post, and each post must have a minimum of 200 words. Please proofread your discussion post before submitting it to the board.
TOPICS:
- 1. Have you ever experienced a tsunami, tsunami warning, or participated in a TsunamiReady drill?
Share your stories and experiences with the class.
- Have you learned anything new about tsunamis from what you are reading?
2.The magnitude of destruction associated with a large tsunami is amazing! The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami reached heights of 65 to 100 feet in Sumatra, caused more than 200,000 deaths from Indonesia to East Africa, and registered on tide gauges throughout the world.
Share your memories and thoughts about this catastrophic event.
Do you feel that sufficient measures have been enacted to help the public in the event of a future tsunami?
3. Share from your readings a few of the most startling facts you have learned about tsunamis.