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This is how dangerous Tsunamis can be. media type="youtube" key="WhuqKhXZkkY" height="390" width="480"media type="custom" key="8198992" media type="custom" key="8136878" The Science of Tsunamis Tsunami's Happen because there is a sudden movement underwater such as an earthquake or landslide this causes the tectonic plates to move suddenly underwater,which triggers a Tsunami. Tsunamis usually occur in the spring or summer. Tsunamis occur in the ocean and hit the beach. A Tsunami is series of ocean waves that sends surges of water that can reach a loft onto land. When Tsunamis crash on shore they can cause a lot of damage.That is how Tsunamis happen.
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Now i'm going to talk about 1 specific very deadly tsunami that you might want to be woried about if something like this happens ever again you will be prepard. it was in the Indian Ocean, December 26 the day after Christmas. This happend because a 9.1 earthquake in the middle of the ocean. The deapth of the Tsunami was 30 km (19 mi). This Tsunami killed over 230,000 people in 14 countrys. it was recorded 1 of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. So it was pretty big and deadly.
 * __If you want to know more about this Tsunami heres a link. [|More info on the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami/Earthquake]__**

Heres a good book about Tsunami it was rated 5 stars on Amazon and the author is Bruce Parker. Enjoy ! [|Tsunami Book by Bruce Parker] do's and dont's for tsunamis If you are in a dangerous area immediately turn off the water, gas, and electricity and quickly move to a higher ground. Remember once a tsunami warning is issued, it could be a matter of minutes or even seconds before the wave hits.  If a tsunami warning is issued, never go down to the beach to watch the waves come in. Remember also that a tsunami is a series of waves. Often the first wave may be the least dangerous. The waves may get progressively worse. Listen to a portable radio to learn when it is safe to return home

Experts on Tsunami - We pick the prime minister of Japan because a lot tsunami has hit his country before. Since he his the prime minister we thought we will ask him and he might know some nice facts. If he doesnt know anything about tsunmai's he can pass to someone else who can answer. Safty:

When in coastal areas stay alert for tsunami warnings. > > If you want to know more about how tsunamis work click here;[|Article on "How Tsunamis Work"]
 * Plan an evacuation route that leads to higher ground.
 * Know the warning signs of a tsunami: rapidly rising or falling coastal waters and rumblings of an offshore earthquake.
 * Never stay near shore to watch a tsunami come in.
 * A tsunami is a series of waves. Do not return to an affected coastal area until authorities say it is safe.All buildings should be checked for gas leaks and electrical shorts before anyone enters. Administer first aid only if you know what to do. Stay tuned to local radio and TV stations for evacuation orders if a tsunami warning has been issued. Do not return to low areas until the tsunami threat has passed and the all clear is announced.

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