Tsunamis
Tsunamis are gigantic waves caused by earthquakes which happen out at sea.
The more powerful the earthquake is, the higher the waves are. In 2011, the Japanese earthquake caused tsunami waves to reach 40.5 metres high!
Use the picture and text tools to write about a the causes and effects of tsunamis.
Discussion points
- Tsunamis cause major devastation on land and at sea.
- The Japanese word "tsunami" translates to "harbour wave".
- Think about what the people may be thinking and feeling before and after a tsunami event.
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