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Tsunami 
A tsunami is a series of waves in the ocean that can cause great destruction. Tsunami also means 
"Harbor Wave" in Japanese and is commonly referred to as a tidal wave. Tsunamis are often caused by 
earthquakes as was demonstrated by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan in March 2011. 
However tsunamis can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, underwater explosions, large chunks of 
glaciers falling off and underwater landslides. Any disturbance that displaces a large volume of water 
can cause a tsunami. 
Teaching about Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters 
Because tsunamis are related to geologic events like earthquakes and volcanoes studying this natural 
disaster may be a good addition to your geology unit or a unit on weather and natural disasters. Teacher 
Planet offers lesson plans and units on tsunamis. You can also find hands on activities. Imagine how 
excited your students would be to create a tsunami in class. 
Worksheets, clip art and additional teaching resources are available to help you engage all the young 
minds in your classroom. 
Lesson Plans 
Introduction to Waves 
It Comes In Waves 
Killer Wave: Tsunami
Living Landscapes: Are You a Disaster? 
Tsunami Theme Page 
Wave Heights

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Tsunami

  • 1. Tsunami A tsunami is a series of waves in the ocean that can cause great destruction. Tsunami also means "Harbor Wave" in Japanese and is commonly referred to as a tidal wave. Tsunamis are often caused by earthquakes as was demonstrated by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan in March 2011. However tsunamis can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, underwater explosions, large chunks of glaciers falling off and underwater landslides. Any disturbance that displaces a large volume of water can cause a tsunami. Teaching about Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters Because tsunamis are related to geologic events like earthquakes and volcanoes studying this natural disaster may be a good addition to your geology unit or a unit on weather and natural disasters. Teacher Planet offers lesson plans and units on tsunamis. You can also find hands on activities. Imagine how excited your students would be to create a tsunami in class. Worksheets, clip art and additional teaching resources are available to help you engage all the young minds in your classroom. Lesson Plans Introduction to Waves It Comes In Waves Killer Wave: Tsunami
  • 2. Living Landscapes: Are You a Disaster? Tsunami Theme Page Wave Heights