Nicole Juarez , Christian white , Keon Murphy , Kelvin ford .
2nd period
Tsunami disaster. Tsunami is oceans waves that sends surges of water, sometimes reaching 100ft or over. If you didn't know it is a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance causing it to form. `Tsunamis are ocean waves caused by large earthquakes and landslides that occur near or under the ocean . scientists know if a tsunami is hitting by using this device , ANUGA, a modelling tool used to simulate tsunami. ( credits to
earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/topics/canit.php )
Approximately 99% of all tsunami-related fatalities have occurred within 160 miles (250 km) of the tsunami’s origin or within 30 minutes of when the tsunami was generated. Consequently, anyone in a coastal area who feels a strong earthquake should take that as a natural warning that a tsunami may be imminent and leave low-lying coastal areas'.
Lituya Bay, Alaska tsunami was caused by a landslide triggered by an 8.3 magnitude earthquake.
This tsunami was one of the most tragic times that Litua bay went through family's lost there more valuables' , homes , family , friends.