Introduction to Tsunamis

Suddenly everyone is asking their science teacher about tsunamis. Well if you are not an earth scientist and need a good basic introduction look no further. The web links at the end are also... See More

Suddenly everyone is asking their science teacher about tsunamis. Well if you are not an earth scientist and need a good basic introduction look no further. The web links at the end are also worth a visit.

Tsunamis Understood

This article provides an excellent review of tsunamis. The author thoroughly describes the formation and progression of the wave and its movement onto shore. The aerial photographs are al... See More

This article provides an excellent review of tsunamis. The author thoroughly describes the formation and progression of the wave and its movement onto shore. The aerial photographs are also excellent. And lastly, the author also answers the question many students have: Could it happen here?

Tsunamis Explained

Teachers will find a clear easy to understand explanation that will help in preparing instruction and in answering student questions

Tsunamis

A nice introduction to tsunamis with some valuable links to outside online resources. Not all the links remain active. The two usgs.gov links end up on the same page. Most unfortunately the ... See More

A nice introduction to tsunamis with some valuable links to outside online resources. Not all the links remain active. The two usgs.gov links end up on the same page. Most unfortunately the link to NSTA classroom resources takes one to an non functioning ecommerce webpage.