2. A large wave on the ocean, usually caused by an
undersea earthquake, a volcanic eruption, or
coastal landslide. A tsunami can travel hundreds
of miles over the open sea and cause extensive
damage when it encounters land. Also called tidal
waves.
TSUNAMI
3. A large wave on the ocean, usually caused by an
undersea earthquake, a volcanic eruption, or coastal
landslide. A tsunami can travel hundreds of miles over the
open sea and cause extensive damage when it encounters
land. Also called tidal waves.
How Tsunami Occurs?
13. NOAA and DART Stations
NOAA - National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administrations
Responsible for providing
tsunami warnings to the
Nation
DART - Deep-ocean Assessment
and Reporting of Tsunamis
Station that detect tsunamis
