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Topic: TSUNAMIS. Tsunamis are. - Formed by - -. Earthquake Tsunamis. Earthquake Tsunamis. Landslide Tsunamis. Meteorite Impact. Meteorite/Asteroid Impact. If an asteroid 0.6 km in diameter or larger struck the Atlantic Ocean 400 miles from NYC:
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Topic: TSUNAMIS
Tsunamis are - Formed by - -
Meteorite/Asteroid Impact • If an asteroid 0.6 km in diameter or larger struck the Atlantic Ocean 400 miles from NYC: • The height of the tsunami would be taller than the Statue of Liberty—93 meters (305 ft 1 in) • The height of the tsunami along the African coast would be 20 meters (65 feet) high • Probability: • 1 every 100,000+ years
Japan Tsunami • Waves, as high as 49 feet, traveling 500 mph • Over 10,000+ people killed. March 11, 2011
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is responsible for tsunami monitoring in the Pacific Basin. Their website is at http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/.
Can Tsunami hit Long Island? YES!!!
Before an earthquake • - • - • Sturdy furniture to crawl under, such as a table or desk, so nothing can fall on you • - • Drop under something, hold on, and protect your eyes by pressing them against your arm • - • Water, battery-operated radio, canned food, change of clothes, medicines, band-aids, etc.
During an earthquake • DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! • Stay indoors until the shaking stops • If you are in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow • If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. • Drop to the ground • If you are in a car, slow down and stay in the car until the shaking stops
After an earthquake • - • - • - • - • Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!
FQ How is preparing for an Earthquake different than preparing for a Hurricane or Tsunami? --