Anatomy of a Tsunami

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WGBH Educational Foundation

Subject:

Science and Technology

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Teachers Domain

Collection:

Teachers' Domain

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Tsunami waves can be distinguished from ordinary ocean waves by many factors, including the tremendous amount of energy they carry, the great distance between their wave crests, and their capacity to travel at jetliner speeds across an entire ocean. In this interactive from NOVA Online, explore how the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami -- the deadliest in recorded history -- was triggered, how its waves traveled thousands of kilometers largely unchanged, and what happened once the waves reached coastlines both near and far from their source. Grades 6-12

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Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Other

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