A series of powerful ocean waves caused by underwater events.

Name three things that can cause a tsunami.

Earthquakes, underwater volcanic eruptions, and landslides.

What is a Tsunami?

3rd GradeEarth Science30 min

I can describe what a tsunami is and how it is formed.

10 min

Look out TSUNAMI = wall of water 🌊 Nature Earth Science

Socratica Kids

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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A tsunami is a series of powerful ocean waves often caused by an earthquake, volcano, or landslide under the sea.
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Tsunamis are also known as "harbor waves" because "tsunami" means harbor wave in Japanese.
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Warning signs of a tsunami include the ocean suddenly pulling back from the shoreline, the ground shaking, and a loud roaring sound coming from the ocean.

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“What is a tsunami? How does an earthquake cause a tsunami?”

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