Danger Zone: Tsunami Awareness
When a tsunami hits, it may come ashore like a fast rising flood and strike with devastating force. The series of waves may continue for hours. Sometimes the first one may not be the last or the largest. Potential warning signs of an incoming tsunami include a strong earthquake that causes difficulty standing, a rapid rise or fall of the water along the coast, and a loud ocean roar. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 17 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Safety, Weather
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Series: Danger Zone
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