Tsunamis are

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Earthquake Tsunamis

Earthquake Tsunamis

Landslide Tsunamis

Meteorite Impact

Meteorite/Asteroid Impact

• If an asteroid 0.6 km in diameter or larger struck the Atlantic Ocean 400 miles from NYC:– The height of the tsunami would be taller than

the Statue of Liberty—93 meters (305 ft 1 in)– The height of the tsunami along the African

coast would be 20 meters (65 feet) high

• Probability:– 1 every 100,000+ years

Volcanic Eruption

The 2011 Japanese Tsunami

The 2011 Japanese Tsunami

Japan TsunamiMarch 11, 2011

• Waves, as high as 49 feet, traveling 500 mph• Over 10,000+ people killed.

How can we prepare for a Tsunami?

Follow the animals!

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is

responsible for tsunami monitoring

in the Pacific Basin.

Their website is at http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/

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Can Tsunami hit Long Island?

YES!!!

La Palma, Canary Islands

Natural Disaster Safety

Earthquakes in our Country

Before an earthquake► -► -

Sturdy furniture to crawl under, such as a table or desk, so nothing can fall on you

► - Drop under something, hold on, and

protect your eyes by pressing them against your arm

► - Water, battery-operated radio, canned

food, change of clothes, medicines, band-aids, etc.

During an earthquake►DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!►Stay indoors until the shaking stops►If you are in bed, stay there and

protect your head with a pillow►If you are outdoors, find a clear spot

away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground

►If you are in a car, slow down and stay in the car until the shaking stops

After an earthquake

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Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!

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How is preparing for an Earthquake different than preparing for a

Hurricane or Tsunami?

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