A series of powerful ocean waves caused by underwater events.

Name three things that can cause a tsunami.

Earthquakes, underwater volcanic eruptions, and landslides.

What is a Tsunami?

Name: What is a Tsunami?
Author: Insta~Lesson

3rd Grade · Earth Science · 30 min

I can describe what a tsunami is and how it is formed.

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A tsunami is a series of powerful ocean waves often caused by an earthquake, volcano, or landslide under the sea.
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Tsunamis are also known as "harbor waves" because "tsunami" means harbor wave in Japanese.
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Warning signs of a tsunami include the ocean suddenly pulling back from the shoreline, the ground shaking, and a loud roaring sound coming from the ocean.

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