What is a Tsunami?
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Objective
I can describe what a tsunami is and how it is formed.
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Key concepts
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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.
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Practice
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What is a tsunami?
Name three things that can cause a tsunami.
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Exit ticket
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โWhat is a tsunami? How does an earthquake cause a tsunami?โ
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