Parker&Reed

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 * The science**

Tsunami. Pronounced soo-nahm-ee. A serious of huge waves. They happen when there is a under sea disturbance. Such as a earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami is from the Japanese word "harbor wave". A tsunami is a serious of waves which can reach heights of100 feet high. Tsunamis happen usually where there's an earthquake in the water. This usually happens spring and summer.. Because there is a big disturbance under the water such as a volcano, earthquake etc...Here are some sites for books and sites for more information [|Tsunami Site].

The 2010 Chilean earthquake occurred off the coast of Maule Region of Chile on February 27 2010. A rating magnitude of 8.8. It lasted up to 3 minutes. The earthquake was felt strongly in 6 different Chilean regions. The earthquake triggered a tsunami which devastated several coastal towns in south central Chile. Tsunami warning were issued in 53 country's causing major damage in the San Diego area of California.
 * In the news**

[|look at where it happened] [|2010 Chilean tsunami]

In 2004 December 26 the Indian ocean had a giant earth quake,. It had a magnitude of 9.3. It killed 300,000 people. It was 100 feet high. It took place at the bay of Bengal. It was the second biggest earthquake ever. It affected Thailand and Maldives. It triggered other earth quakes as for as Alaska. [| 2004 tsunami info]
 * Historical event.**

Do not run into the tsunami. Do not run away from the tsunami Do not go to the coast and watch it Do wait for more information Do get to higher ground.
 * Safety**

Check these books out. one of the books is called "The Power Of The Sea." And the other one is called "Tsunami" .The Power Of The Sea Is by Bruce B Parker this book is all about the science it is not a story book it is a great book for information this book is for people from 8-12 .TSUNAMI is a great story book for kids it is 32 pages and will keep you interested. [|Tsunami book] [|Tsunami book]
 * Book Nook**

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Expert [|graham kent] Hi your expert is Graham Kent. He specializes in Oceanography. He is a great person for questions and can recommend us other people for more information.He works for the institution of oceanography.He is a great expert for our project.

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