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    Tsunamis are series of enormous waves created by disturbances under the ocean like earthquakes. They travel very quickly across the ocean and cause massive flooding and destruction when they reach land. There are several warning signs that a tsunami may be coming like unusual ocean currents or a noticeable dropping or rising in sea levels. Deep ocean buoys are also used to detect tsunamis far from shore to warn areas. It is important that people go to higher ground or evacuate coastal areas if a tsunami is expected or detected. Tsunamis can have tremendous damaging impacts through destruction, loss of life, and environmental effects.

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    Tsunamis are series of enormous waves created by disturbances under the ocean like earthquakes. They travel very quickly across the ocean and cause massive flooding and destruction when they reach land. There are several warning signs that a tsunami may be coming like unusual ocean currents or a noticeable dropping or rising in sea levels. Deep ocean buoys are also used to detect tsunamis far from shore to warn areas. It is important that people go to higher ground or evacuate coastal areas if a tsunami is expected or detected. Tsunamis can have tremendous damaging impacts through destruction, loss of life, and environmental effects.

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    Tsunamis are series of enormous waves created by disturbances under the ocean like earthquakes. They travel very quickly across the ocean and cause massive flooding and destruction when they reach land. There are several warning signs that a tsunami may be coming like unusual ocean currents or a noticeable dropping or rising in sea levels. Deep ocean buoys are also used to detect tsunamis far from shore to warn areas. It is important that people go to higher ground or evacuate coastal areas if a tsunami is expected or detected. Tsunamis can have tremendous damaging impacts through destruction, loss of life, and environmental effects.

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    TSUNAMI

    01 FORMATION OF A TSUNAMI

    02 WARNINGS OF A TSUNAMI

    03 WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING & AFTER

    04 EFFECTS OF A TSUNAMI

    05 FACTS AND TRIVIAS


    How do Tsunamis form?
    What is a Tsunami?
    A tsunami is a series of waves generated in an ocean or other
    body of water by a disturbance such as an earthquake,
    landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite impact.
    Its waves travel outward at very high speeds in all direction
    from the area of disturbance.
    They create flooding that may become extremely destructive.
    TWO TYPES OF TSUNAMIS
    Locally-generated tsunamis Far-field tsunamis are generated by
    are caused by earthquakes from earthquakes from sources that are farther
    nearby trenches. from the impact.
    CAUSES OF TSUNAMI

    UNDERSEA UNDERSEA UNDERSEA ASTEROID


    EARTHQUAKES LANDSLIDES TSUNAMI VOLCANIC IMPACTS
    ERUPTIONS
    EARTHQUAKE-GENERATED
    TSUNAMIS
    Tectonic earthquakes are a common cause of
    tsunamis. When tectonic plates move past
    each other, they cause large earthquakes
    which tilt or displace large areas of the ocean
    floor.

    When a great earthquake ruptures, the


    faulting can cause vertical slip that is large
    enough to disturb the overlying ocean, thus
    generating a tsunami that will travel
    outwards in all directions.
    Warnings of a Tsunami
    SIGNS OF AN IMPENDING TSUNAMI
    ● Often no advance warning of
    an approaching tsunami
    ● An earthquake felt near a
    body of water may be
    considered as an indication
    that a tsunami will shortly
    follow
    ● Unusual sea level changes
    occur
    ● Rumbling sound of
    approaching waves is audible
    Deep Ocean Tsunami Detection Buoys

    An instrument for the early


    detection, measurement, and
    real-time reporting of
    tsunamis in the open ocean.
    These buoys observe and record
    changes in sea level out in the
    deep ocean. This enhances the
    capability for early detection
    and real-time reporting of
    tsunamis before they reach
    land.
    PHILVOCS TSUNAMI ALERT LEVELS
    LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
    WATCH ADVISORY WARNING

    • Least serious level of alert • Second highest level of alert • Highest level of alert

    • Waiting for confirmation of • Confirmed tsunami near • Life-threatening tsunami near


    tsunami epicentral area epicenter

    • Issued if the danger level is not • Indicates that strong currents • IMMEDIATE EVACUATION of
    known and should stay alert are likely and you should stay areas projected to be affected
    for more information away from the shore

    • NO EVACUATION ORDER!
    BEFORE a Tsunami
    • Be aware of news updates and
    public announcements.
    • Listen to credible and reliable
    sources.
    • Prepare survival kit.
    • Go to a higher ground.
    • Prepare an evacuation plan.
    • Do preemptive evacuation.
    • Stay alert for warning signals and
    instructions.
    DURING a Tsunami
    • Move away from the sea shore
    or coastal area.
    • Move to a higher ground and
    stay there.
    • If you are caught by a tsunami in
    a high rise building, go to the
    highest floor and stay there.
    Don’t use elevator.
    AFTER a Tsunami
    • Stay calm and alert.
    • Tune in to local news and radio
    networks for updates and
    instructions.
    • Stay away from damaged areas.
    • Stay away from hazards.
    • Never go back to your house or
    school unless the authorities
    declared the area safe.
    Effects of a Tsunami
    DISEASES ENVIRONMENTAL
    DESTRUCTION DEATH
    IMPACTS
    Caused by 2 The violent force of the The areas close to the Tsunamis have a
    mechanisms: Smashing tsunami results in coast are flooded with devastating effects on
    force of a wall of water instant death, most sea water, damaging the animals and natural
    traveling at high speed, commonly by drowning infrastructure such as resources—uproots
    large volume of water sewage and fresh water trees and plants and
    draining off the land supplies for drinking destroys animals
    habitats.
    Facts and Trivia
    TSUNAMI

    1. First wave of tsunami is usually not the strongest,


    Tsunami came from successive waves get bigger and stronger.
    Japanese word 2. Tsunamis travel across oceans as they retain their
    which literally energy with limited energy loss.
    means “harbour 3. Tsunami can poison mainland with a lot of salt
    wave” causing people to die out of hunger and disease
    after the tsunami is gone.
    (tsu = harbour + nami = 4. Palm trees with strong trunks are planted on shore
    wave) reflecting as they are known to survive a tsunami.
    Japan’s tsunami-prone
    history.
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