Tsunami Preparedness

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Tsunami Preparedness

• Tsunamis can occur in any ocean but they most
  frequently occur in the Pacific ocean because the
  Pacific is surrounded by active plate boundaries
  (Ring of Fire)
• Most damage from tsunamis is caused by the
  massive coastal flooding when the wave reaches
  the coast

• Tsunamis are Earthquake generated water waves
  that can cause damage far from the epicenter of
  the earthquake
  
• In the open (deep) ocean tsunami waves are very
  small but when they reach the continental shelf
  (shallower water) the wave height can grow to
  over 120 feet

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• Before the Tsunami
• Find out if your home is in a danger areaMake
  evacuation plansHave disaster supplies on
  handLearn how to shut off gas, electricity, and
  water
• During the Tsunami
• Evacuate at onceStay away from the beachListen
  to radio or television for information
  
• After the Tsunami
• Stay tuned on battery radio for informationHelp
  injured of trapped personsStay out of damaged
  buildings

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Web Sites Used to Create Presentation

• http//www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0
  _592_,00.html
  
• http//www.fema.gov/hazards/tsunamis/tsunamif.shtm
  
  
• http//sorrel.humboldt.edu/7Egeodept/earthquakes/
  shaky2_tsunami.html
  
• http//www.pmel.noaa.gov/tsunami-hazard/tsunami_fa
  qs.htm