Tsunamis
Know what a tsunami is: a very large, fast ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea, which can cause great damage when it reaches land
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“If your child hears the word 'tsunami' on the news, can they explain that it's a huge wave caused by an earthquake or eruption under the ocean, and that it can travel very fast across the sea?”
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- Activity. Know what a tsunami is: a very large, fast ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea, which can cause great damage when it reaches land
What to notice. Explain that a tsunami is caused by an earthquake or eruption under the sea • State that tsunamis travel very fast across the ocean • Describe the damage a tsunami can cause when it reaches the coast
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If your child hears the word 'tsunami' on the news, can they explain that it's a huge wave caused by an earthquake or eruption under the ocean, and that it can travel very fast across the sea?
Know what a tsunami is: a very large, fast ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea, which can cause great damage when it reaches land
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- Explain that a tsunami is caused by an earthquake or eruption under the sea
- State that tsunamis travel very fast across the ocean
- Describe the damage a tsunami can cause when it reaches the coast
“If your child hears the word 'tsunami' on the news, can they explain that it's a huge wave caused by an earthquake or eruption under the ocean, and that it can travel very fast across the sea?”
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- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Volcanoes & Earthquakes
- Age range
- Ages 7–9