Accommodating for Tsunami's-Kyle Raiff
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Accommodating for Tsunami's
Tsunami's
Intro
-(seismic waves
-Tsunami's are giant
waves, or rapid rises in
sea level
- created from earth's
natural disturbances
-most dangerous to residents along the Coast
-Subduction Zones
Ring of fire
SUBTOPIC 1
(Circum Pacific Belt)
-Majority of Earth's Volcanoes and Earthquakes take place along the ring of fire
The Most dangerous Tsunami
SUBTOPIC 2
-Indonesian Earthquake of 2004
-9.1 magnitude caused a deadly Tsunami to form
-Death toll:227,898 in 14 countries
Hazards
Specific Hazards of Tsunami's
-ocean water is contaminated
-debri, infrastructure carried along with waves
-lack of shelter, medical care
-Rescue team not accessible, resulting in exposure to sunlight, and dehydration/starvation
warning signs
Safety Precautions
-feel long Earthquake
-sudden rise/fall of ocean
-hear a roar from the ocean
Pre Tsunami tips
Before
-prepare an natural disasters kit, equipped with all the essentials for the family
-create a family escape plan, or meetup point
-get informed with the situation
-save yourself, not posessions
Tsunami Tips
After
-protect yourself from earthquake, drop, cover, and hold on
-move to higher grounds
-avoid infrastructure/debri
Work Cited
Credits
“Health Effects of Tsunamis.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 Feb. 2013, www.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/healtheff.html.
Metcalfe, Tom. “What Is a Tsunami?” NBCNews.com, NBCUniversal News Group, 4 Dec. 2018, www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/what-tsunami-ncna943571.
“Tsunami Preparedness.” Tsunami Safety Tips Red Cross, www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/tsunami.html.
“Tsunamis.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 Feb. 2013, www.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/index.html.
“Tsunamis: Facts About Killer Waves.” National Geographic, 15 Aug. 2018, www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/1/tsunamis-facts-about-killer-waves/.
Picture Credits
Pics
https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/6/16980834/tsunami-warning-false-alarm-east-coast-nws-noaa-science
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