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This document discusses tsunamis and provides key information. It defines a tsunami as a series of destructive ocean waves generated by the displacement of a large volume of water. It notes that tsunamis are most likely to occur in areas with active volcanoes and faults, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire. The document distinguishes between two types of tsunamis: locally-generated tsunamis that can arrive within an hour, and far-field tsunamis that originate farther away and allow more time for warnings. Safety tips are provided, such as having an emergency kit and evacuating immediately if a tsunami is detected.

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This document discusses tsunamis and provides key information. It defines a tsunami as a series of destructive ocean waves generated by the displacement of a large volume of water. It notes that tsunamis are most likely to occur in areas with active volcanoes and faults, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire. The document distinguishes between two types of tsunamis: locally-generated tsunamis that can arrive within an hour, and far-field tsunamis that originate farther away and allow more time for warnings. Safety tips are provided, such as having an emergency kit and evacuating immediately if a tsunami is detected.

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TSUNAMI

GROUP 3
Sofia Anne Jose
Anne De Guzman
Raphael Serafin
Angel Peters
Faith Medrano
Earthquake

Landslide
Tsunami
Generation
Sources D. Meteorite
Primary Secondary
Earthquake Earthquake
Hazard Hazard
Ground
Tsunami
Shaking

Landslides Seiche

Liquefaction Flooding

Surface Fire
Rupture
What is a Tsunami? Is a series of destructive ocean waves
generated by the displacement of a large
("tsoo-nah'-mee“) volume of water.

The term tsunami comes from a Japanese


word that means “harbor wave”

Tsunamis are most likely to occur on areas


such as the Pacific Ring of Fire for there are
many active volcanoes and faults found in it.

There are two types of tsunami generation:


Local tsunami and Far-Field tsunamis.

You can differentiate the types of tsunamis


when it comes to their wavelength, source,
period, and depth of influence
TYPES OF
TSUNAMIS

Locally-generated Far-Field

The source of a local The source of a distant tsunami


tsunami is close to a is far away from a coast,
coast. A local tsunami may sometimes on the other side of
arrive at nearby coasts in the ocean. This means there is
less than one hour, more time to issue and respond
to warnings (usually at least
sometimes in just minutes.
three hours).
250,000
If you're in a tsunami area After a tsunami
and there is an earthquake, stay clear of
Drop, cover, and hold on damaged or flooded
to protect yourself. areas and downed
power lines.

If you hear an official


Keep an emergency kit or tsunami warning or
"go bag" handy at home or detect signs of a
in your car. tsunami, evacuate at
once.

Map your evacuation Be alert to signs of a


route—not just for your tsunami, such as a
home, but work, school sudden rise or draining
or or any place else where of ocean waters.
your family tends to be.

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