TSUNAMI

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What is Tsunami?

A tsunami (pronounced sue-nahm-ee) or also known as “harbor wave” is a series of huge waves that can cause great devastation and loss of life when they strike a coast. Tsunamis are caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic eruption.

How Often do Tsunamis Occur?

Tsunamis are very rare. There are roughly six major tsunamis each century.

SAFETY TIPS

WHAT TO DO

What to do before a Tsunami

-Turn on your radio or TV to hear if there is a tsunami warning.

-Move away from the shoreline and to higher ground.

-Do not go to the beach or large bodies of water, especially if you see a noticeable recession of water away from the shoreline.

What to do during a Tsunami

When in coastal areas, stay alert for tsunami warnings.

Plan an evacuation route that leads to higher ground.

Know the warning signs of a tsunami: rapidly rising or falling coastal waters and rumblings of an offshore earthquake.

Never stay near shore to watch a tsunami come in.

A tsunami is a series of waves. Do not return to an affected coastal area until authorities say it is safe.

What to do after a Tsunami

If a tsunami reaches shore, the water damage to structures can be devastating. Stay out of buildings surrounded by water since floors can sink and the structure could collapse. If a building is safe enough to enter, open all windows and doors to dry out the building. Carefully inspect a building for various fire hazards, such as broken or leaking gas lines, submerged heating equipment and flooded electrical outlets.

What to do after a Tsunami

Any food that has been in contact with contaminated flood waters should be thrown out. Don't eat any food that hasn't been sealed in a plastic, waterproof container or commercially canned. Don't consume food from containers with screw caps, twist caps or flip tops if they've been in contact with contaminated water.

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certain place which is struck by a tsunami

To know what are the Do’s and Don’ts

For a higher rate of survival

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Group 2ReporterCherry Mae Paz

Prepared byDatu, Romina Tongol, Jomina Sophia B.