Tsunamis

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G7 Q4 Life Science

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Tsunami is of Japanese origin from Tsu ‘______’ + Nami ‘______’

Harbor + Wave

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Series of sea waves that sometimes reach over 30.5 meters that send water surges onto land.

Tsunamis

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What is the usual height of tsunamis?

Greater Than 5 Meters

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It can be caused by earthquakes, underwater earthquakes, underwater landslides, or volcanic eruptions.

Tsunamis

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Detects earthquakes that help predict tsunami formation.

Seismic Stations

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Supports the early detection, measurement, and real-time reporting of tsunamis in the deep ocean.

Dart Buoy

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Measures the height of the ocean at specific locations.

Water-Level Stations