14-11-2012, 11:25 AM
TSUNAMI
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Tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, usually an ocean, though it can occur in large lakes
Causes
A Tsunami is violent disturbance deep below the ocean surface.
The under water earthquakes and subduction zones are the most common cause.
When an oceanic plate hits a continental plate the plates press together and pressure builds.
Eventually the heavier oceanic plate slips under the lighter continental plate and causes an earthquake.
The earthquake lifts part of the ocean up and drops other parts down.
Effects Tsunamis can Make
1. They can destroy lives/drowned loved ones.
2. Wash away properties.
3. Wash away and drowned pets.
4. The sound will make you scared and after it happens you might not be able to sleep well because you might hear the sound of a tsunami at night.
5. You won’t have anything to live like: Food, clothes, shelter, beds and blankets.