Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, and Hurricanes
aligned to Ms-ess3-2: Analyze And Interpret Data On Natural Hazards To Forecast Future Catastrophic Events And Inform The Development Of Technologies To Mitigate Their Effects.
Learning Objective
I can explain how scientists use data to forecast earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, or hurricanes and suggest ways to reduce their impact.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
The science of tsunami | How does an Earthquake cause Tsunami | Education.
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Practice
12 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how the DART system uses data to forecast tsunamis. Then, suggest one way a coastal community could use this forecast information to reduce the impact of a potential tsunami. The video mentions that earthquakes can cause tsunamis. Explain how scientists use data from earthquakes to predict if a tsunami is likely to occur. Then, suggest one way individuals can reduce their risk of injury during a tsunami.”
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