Tsunamis Flashcards

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What are the steps of a Tsunami formation?

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Plates move towards each other
Plate movement causes earthquake
Sea above earthquake forced upwards
Sea movement causes Tsunami
Tsunami waves spread out quickly afterwards
Waves crash into shore
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What is a Tsunami?

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A Tsunami is a very large ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption and often causes extreme destruction when it strikes land

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