When this happens on the ocean floor, the water will move and try to fill the newly created gap. This movement of the water will spread and create waves.
These waves are sometimes called a wave
train. The waves can travel for thousands of kilometres until it reaches land. When the wave arrives on shore it will be a tall wall of water.
These waves are sometimes called a wave
train. The waves can travel for thousands of kilometres until it reaches land. When the wave arrives on shore it will be a tall wall of water.
Activities
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Choose 2 activities to complete, print and give to your teacher.
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https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-tsunamis
http://www.electronic-sirens.com/about-tsunami-and-the-role-of-warning-systems/
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-tsunamis
http://www.electronic-sirens.com/about-tsunami-and-the-role-of-warning-systems/