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Description of a Tsunami:

Tsunamis are called Harbour waves because how big they are. They aren’t the same as Tidal waves because tidal waves are caused by the tides. These waves can be very strong and can be 30-50 metres high!

What causes a Tsunami? When under water volcanoes erupt, asteroids hit the water, under water earthquakes, seismic activity and submarine landslides, Tsunamis can evolve.

The effect Tsunamis have on people, communities, and the environment The people are shocked for life and will never look at a beach the same way again. All buildings in its path are destroyed and some animal species die in the area.

How are Tsunamis forecasted? Tsunamis are almost impossible to detect but we can have practice evacuations and when there are under water volcano warnings or under water earthquakes they can evacuate.

What __Prevent measures__ can people take against Tsunamis? Some people could live up higher and they could build taller walls.

Interesting Facts! Tsunamis can travel as fast as a jet plane! If you drop a pebble in deep water it will show you how a Tsunami forms by an asteroid hitting the water.

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