As tsunamis propagate into shallow water, the wave height can increase by over 10 times. This lesson introduces students to basic information on the nature, causes. Volcanic explosions happen when the plates of the earths crust move and crash together. On the open ocean, a fast moving tsunami may only be a few feet high, with 100 miles separating wave crests. In 2004, the indian ocean tsunami was caused by an earthquake with the energy of 23,000 atomic bombs. Sep, 2012 plan for a tsunami develop a family disaster plan learn about tsunami risk in your community if you are visiting an area at risk from tsunamis, check with the hotel, motel, or campground operators for tsunami evacuation information plan an evacuation route from your home, school, workplace, or any other place youll be where tsunamis. A tsunami is a natural disaster more devastating than earthquakes, tornadoes, or any other disaster you can think of. A tsunami of learners called generation z by darla rothman, ph. Please form groups of three based on the number of soda bottles available. Earthquakes and landslides are also responsible for tsunamis. There is background information for teachers as well as readings, activities, and even movie clips for students. Pdf on jan 1, 20, nancy sardone and others published exploring earthquakes and tsunamis. Be prepared student assignments real life stories related links. The biggest tsunami that occurred hawaii happened in 1946, the coast of hilo island was hit with 30 ft waves at 500 mph.
A tsunami is a natural hazard consisting of a series of long, surgelike waves generated when a large volume of ocean water is rapidly displaced. Oregon tsunami information clearinghouse oregon dept. Tsunamis are known for their capacity to violently flood coastlines, causing devastating property damage, injuries and loss of life. Tsunami facts and information bureau of meteorology. This story highlights the critical importance of tsunami education. Remember, tsunamis are an aftereffect of an earthquake. However tsunamis can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, underwater explosions, large chunks of glaciers falling off and underwater landslides. A tsunami is usually a huge amount of ocean waves which get stronger as they move along. A tsunami is a series of waves that may be dangerous and destructive. A tsunami soonahmee is one of the worlds most powerful and destructive natural forces. All students attend schools either on the islands of oahu, kauai, or hawaii.
To understand how earthquakes cause tsunamis we must first fully understand what causes earthquakes. Tsunami information tsunami related messages tsunami information forecast of height and arrival time of initial wave tsunami information arrival time of tsunami and high tide tsunami information tsunami observations indication forecasts of the height and arrival time of the initial wave are provided for each forecast region. A tsunami that only reaches the coast near the point of its origin is a local tsunami. Nova online teachers classroom activity wave that shook. Consequently, as the tsunami s speed diminishes, its height grows. Tsunami can create devastating impact near the coastline areas. A zipped folder with an editable word powerpoint excel version and a pdf version of each file. Tsunami warninga tsunami warning indicates that a tsunami may be imminent and that coastal locations in the warned area should prepare for flooding. Ioc tsunami glossary by the intergovernmental oceanographic commission ioc at the international tsunami information centre itic of unesco tsunami terminology at noaa in june 2011, the voa special english service of the voice of america broadcast a 15minute program on tsunamis as part of its weekly science in the news series. Check out our tsunami facts for kids and learn some interesting information related to these great walls of water that can cause so much destruction. Tsunami scavenger hunt activity science game with fun. Show students the tsunami facts transparency and select students to read a segment.
There are 24 scavenger hunt cards with colorful pictures. Because of this shoaling effect, a tsunami that is unnoticeable at sea, may grow to be several metres or more in height near the coast. Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. This scavenger hunt introduces to students about the tsunami basic information and some known facts with examples in their environment or earth science lesson. Tsunami simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In deep water it travels as fast as 800 km 500 miles per hour, with enormous wavelengths of about 100 to 200 km 60 to 120 miles but small wave amplitudes of about 30 to 60 cm 1 to 2 feet. I first had them try hitting the picnic table with a bat, but that didnt create strong enough waves. A tsunami that travels thousands of miles across the ocean is called a transoceanic tsunami or teletsunami. Have students create this model for natural disasters to expand understanding. Join national geographic kids and dive into our tsunami facts to find out. Includes a background for the teacher as well as many illustrations and graphics. While these giant waves make a science fair project track a tsunami in your classroom. Its caused by pressure in the atmosphere, a volcanic explosion, an underwater earthquake or landslide or even a meteor hitting the ocean. Health information for expatriates and students living in japan recommend on facebook tweet share compartir the us department of state and the us nuclear regulatory commission recommend that americans in japan remain at least 50 miles 80 km away from the damaged fukushima daiichi.
In tracking tsunamis, students calculate approximate speeds and travel times for three sample tsunamis. Imagine how excited your students would be to create a tsunami in class. Students can create this in small groups or use as a whole class visual aid. On september 29, 2009, a tsunami caused substantial damage and loss of life in american samoa, samoa, and tonga. After the tsunami is recorded on sea level gages, the warning will be cancelled, restricted, expanded, or downgraded to an. The tsunami was generated by a large earthquake in the southern pacific ocean. Mar 21, 2020 tsunami, catastrophic ocean wave, usually caused by a submarine earthquake, by a landslide, or by a volcanic eruption. The tsunami devastated the islands and coasts of more than 10 countries in southern asia and eastern africa. Well you definitely wouldnt want to be around when a tsunami happens. They may even be launched, as they frequently were in earths ancient past, by the impact of a large meteorite plunging into an ocean. Ten short articles for students, parents, and families background information a series of short articles for students, teachers, and parents originally published as aweekly newspaper feature.
This fifth generation, known as generation z, gen z, digital natives, or generation. You can look through the different lesson ideas and activities and choose the best ones for your students. Earthquake fact sheet for kids, providing information on what to do and how to prepare for an earthquake. Mar 11, 2011 she recognized the signs of the receding sea and warned her parents of the impending tsunami. Tide gauges in harbors provide direct measurements of the tsunami, but the tsunami is significantly altered by local bathymetry and harbor shapes, which severely limits their use in forecasting tsunami impact at other locations. To have the students use their knowledge and research to identify and share science and safety information on tsunamis. Concepts introduced in each feature are designed to address state and national science education standards. In a flat class pan, the kids built a sandy beach with sand and corn flour. Hawaii is always at great risk for a tsunami they get about 1 per year and a severe one every 7 years. Tsunami a tsunami is a series of waves in the ocean that can cause great destruction. Here is a soda bottle which will contain our tsunami. Essay on tsunami for school, college students, long and. Tsunami lesson plan, teaching elementary, natural disasters.
They can speed across the ocean as fast as a jet plane, swallow up islands and wipe out villages. Greta has eleven years of experience teaching third and fourth grade students in all subject areas. Tsunamis may also be caused by underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions. Includes description of tsunamis and explanation of papua new guinea tsunami.
Gives students a scientific perspective on tsunamis and a geographic understanding of asia. The deadliest tsunami in recorded history occurred in the indian ocean in december 2004. This bilingual japaneseenglish childrens book tells the true story of a boat owned by a rikuzentakata, japan high school that floated to crescent city, california after the march 2011 tsunami. As we look ahead to the year 2020, we recognize the necessity of preparing for a new generation of workers. For the plural, one can either follow ordinary english practice and add an s, or use an invariable plural as in the japanese. It was generated by an extremely large earthquake off the northwest coast of the indonesian island of sumatra. For example, when the ocean is 6100 m deep, a tsunami will travel about 890 kmhr, and thus can travel across the pacific ocean in less than one day. The lesson asks students to compare wave heights with landmarks around. These walls of water can cause widespread destruction when. Tsunami school projects tsunami waves, tsunami, natural. Many of these students are in college or destined for college since the early college program is an initiative designed to allow more high school students to earn six or more college credits before they graduate from high school early college, 20. Tsunami is a series of strong ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes reaching height of many meters. In order to conduct this activity, students need to know how fault slippage. When you hear a tsunami warning, move at once to higher ground and stay there until local authorities say it is safe to return home.
Geological survey to help californians better understand the tsunami hazard for the state. Tsunami lesson plan the tsunami lesson plan provides teachers and students, especially in remote coastal areas, with an opportunity to investigate how tsunami happen items teachers lesson plans about tsunamis tsunamis. Tsunamis race across the sea at up to 500 miles 805 kilometers an hourabout as fast as a jet airplane. Students should read the passage silently, then answer the questions. The word tsunami or harbourwave comes from the japanese word tsu, which means harbour and nami which means wave. This is what caused the boxing day tsunami in the indian ocean in 2004 and it is also the reason behind the 2011 japan tsunami. Worksheets, clip art and additional teaching resources are available to help you engage all the young minds in your classroom. Unknown date tsunami grades 712 curriculum 712 53page, standardsaligned, lesson plans and activities grades 7 12 which covers both tsunami and earthquake information. Tsunami on track a tsunami on track a tsunami on tsunami, are dangerous natural disasters caused by large movements of rock in the ocean or by extraterrestrial bodies. A tsunami is a powerful series of waves that result due to an abrupt disturbance, such as an earthquake. The tsunami s energy flux, which is dependent on both its wave speed and wave height, remains nearly constant.
Jun 06, 2018 the most common cause of a tsunami is fro earthquakes. This natural disaster occurs due to the volcanic eruptions in the oceans beds. Tsunami facts for kids interesting information about tsunamis. Teaching generation z at the university of hawaii president. Classroom activity for the nova program wave that shook the world. The term tsunami is a borrowing from the japanese tsunami, meaning harbour wave. Teachers may also use the text as part of a classroom lesson plan. Compendium of tsunami education resources national weather.
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