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Tsunamis!!! By. Emily Keenan, Ronysha Green, and Michael Purdy Slide 2 How do tsunamis start? Tsunamis start when massive amounts of sea water moves suddenly. Also, an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, and ice falling into the sea can cause tsunamis. Another reason tsunamis can start is by movement of the Tectonic Plates. Tsunamis start when massive amounts of sea water moves suddenly. Also, an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, and ice falling into the sea can cause tsunamis. Another reason tsunamis can start is by movement of the Tectonic Plates. Slide 3 Tsunami Survival Kit!! A important survival kit in case a tsunami hits!!! A important survival kit in case a tsunami hits!!! A first aid kit and any necessary medicines A first aid kit and any necessary medicines Enough food and water for at least three days Enough food and water for at least three days A flashlight and radio with extra batteries A flashlight and radio with extra batteries Warm clothes, and blankets, or sleeping bags. Warm clothes, and blankets, or sleeping bags. Money, and important papers such as passports, and drivers licenses Money, and important papers such as passports, and drivers licenses Slide 4 Warnings of tsunamis Warnings of tsunamis To escape a tsunami is basically a 50-50 chance due To warnings. If you can see the warnings of sea level Changing and water seeping off shore then you have a Chance of surviving. If you see the tsunami coming then You are most likely not going to make it, because the tsunami Moves so fast. Highly sophisticated tsunami-detecting System was developed by the U.S National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Features deep ocean Assessment and Reporting of tsunamis (DART) Sensors. As a tsunami passes overhead the heart of the system is bottom-pressure records that are anchored to the ocean floor. They monitor water pressure and sea level. So sensitive That they can detect the tiniest changes and pressure. They Can also sense a rise in sea level of just half a inch. When Sensing changes, relay the info to large high-tech buoys that Float above them on the ocean surface. The buoys have Global positioning system (GPS) antennas mounted on top Transmit data to satellites which also send signals to a Regional Warning Center. Slide 5 Tsunami deaths and tragedys Japan-3\11\11 deadly tsunami death toll over 10,000 (est. 3/15/11) Japan-3\11\11 deadly tsunami death toll over 10,000 (est. 3/15/11) On 12\26\04 a monster tsunami struck dozens of countries in the Indian Ocean killing 250,000 On 12\26\04 a monster tsunami struck dozens of countries in the Indian Ocean killing 250,000 Tsunamis have killed millions!!!! Tsunamis have killed millions!!!! Slide 6 Tsunami warning signs! A drop in sea level A drop in sea level Water is suddenly sucked in towards sea Water is suddenly sucked in towards sea Also check if fish are flopping around dying Also check if fish are flopping around dying Check for ships stranded with out water in the sea Check for ships stranded with out water in the sea Slide 7 How do you react in a tsunami situation In a tsunami the best way to act is calm. It is good to stay calm so you dont over react and faint or a medical reason and not being able to move or escape. In a tsunami the best way to act is calm. It is good to stay calm so you dont over react and faint or a medical reason and not being able to move or escape. Slide 8 What to do if caught in a disaster Move to a mainland/higher ground quickly Move to a mainland/higher ground quickly Stay away from all beaches Stay away from all beaches After a tsunami After a tsunami Stay away from debris in the water Stay away from debris in the water Save yourself not your possessions Save yourself not your possessions Slide 9