Earthquakes & Tsunamis by https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t en-us 2018-08-15 02:32:57 UTC 2024-06-04 19:16:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Years after... (Tsunami) sen00011 https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273408607 A lot of the destruction caused by the tsunami is repaired. Very little people are still trying to help the damage, but most of the survivors just want to forget what happened.]]> 2018-08-16 04:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273408607 chayce chayce https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273408719 Tsunamis are among the most devastating natural disasters on Earth. The human cost is staggering; since 1850, an estimated 420,000 people have been killed by the enormous waves. Tsunamis decimate the economy and ecology of the areas they strike; they have inflicted untold damage upon coastal property, communities and habitats. Tsunamis and the earthquakes that generate them have immediate aftereffects and long-term ramifications for the inundated areas.



]]> 2018-08-16 04:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273408719 Sineli https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273408738 During a tsunami people try to evacuate and stay safe as possible.Consequently, as the tsunami's speed diminishes as it travels into shallower water, its height grows. Due to this shoaling effect, a tsunami at sea, may grow to be several meters or more in height near the coast.]]> 2018-08-16 04:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273408738 An earthquake occurs when a large area of the Earth's crust suddenly moves. When this happens underwater, big gaps may appear on the ocean floor. When water moves in to fill this gap, a tsunami is born. https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273408767 by cohen


]]> 2018-08-16 04:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273408767 chayce chayce https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409018 Tsunamis can decimate ecosystems on land and in the sea. On land, animals are killed and plants uprooted. Inundation of salt water can promote inland invasion of salt-tolerant plants, such as grasses and mangroves, and loss of soil fertility in coastal farmland. Tsunamis also transport huge amounts of sand, creating fields of underwater dunes and reshaping beaches. The waves’ power can tear up even rocky seabeds; after the tsunami that struck Japan March 11, 2011, Tohoku National Fisheries Research Institute found that large rocks had been overturned and pummeled along the coast, destroying whole communities of sea urchins and abalone, both vital fishery resources. Tsunamis also endanger the local environment through transportation of man-made waste, including building materials; spread of toxic substances, such as asbestos and oil; and release of radiation from damaged nuclear facilities.]]> 2018-08-16 04:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409018 Years after... (Earthquake) sen00011 https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409024 Many buildings have been rebuilt and many survivors have gotten over the shock of the Earthquake. Not many people even remember that happened, ignoring the fact that it almost destroyed the entire state/country/hemisphere/world.]]> 2018-08-16 04:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409024 Wil bam_the_finger_guns https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409047 Tsunamis are among the most devastating natural disasters on Earth. The human cost is staggering; since 1850, an estimated 420,000 people have been killed by the enormous waves. Tsunamis decimate the economy and ecology of the areas they strike; they have inflicted untold damage upon coastal property, communities and habitats. Tsunamis and the earthquakes that generate them have immediate aftereffects and long-term ramifications for the inundated areas.


]]> 2018-08-16 04:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409047 Luke bar00143 https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409057 450,000 people were made homeless by the powerful earthquake and massive tsunami that devastated Japan in March.

Five months on many people are still living in shelters and temporary accommodation.

Affected residents admit that they "must endure" the hard times ahead.

In part two of our series, BBC Breakfast's Jenny Hill returned to Japan to see how the country has been coping after the disaster.
]]> 2018-08-16 04:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409057 harry ale0006 https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409081 Tsunamis cannot travel far in very deep water, but if they happen to slow down, they can still be destructive. In fact, their size can actually increase at this point, BOM notes. Homes can be destroyed, trees and other vegetation can be uprooted and beaches can be severely damaged. Buildings that do survive the storm are likely to be extremely waterlogged and flooded.]]> 2018-08-16 04:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409081 chayce chayce https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409097 The most terrible and immediate human aftermath of a tsunami is loss of life. Tsunamis claimed more 255,000 lives between 1900 and 2009, including the tsunami that originated off Sumatra on December 26, 2004, which killed more than 225,000 people. Tsunamis also destroy vast tracts of infrastructure and property. Loss of life and material is caused by the initial impact of the tsunami wave itself, followed by rapid receding of the water that carries people and debris with it.

Tsunamis continue to affect people after the waters have receded. Tsunamis can overwhelm sewage systems, destroy structures and leave decaying bodies in their wake, leading to long-term health problems related to contaminated water, exposure and increased spread of disease. Psychological damage can also linger; the World Health Organization found that Sri Lankan survivors of the 2004 tsunami suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder two years after the event.

]]> 2018-08-16 04:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409097 Tatum https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409117 2018-08-16 04:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409117 Harry ale0006 https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409590 In the event of a tsunami occurring, a person should get as far away as possible from oceans and other bodies of water, Canadian natural emergency resource Get Prepared cautions. Find a safe place away from the tsunami and wait until it's over. Sometimes it may seem like a tsunami has stopped, but the waves can keep traveling for hours in some cases. Therefore, instead of making a judgment call, let authorities in the area determine when people can return back to their homes and only do so then.]]> 2018-08-16 04:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409590 ale0006 https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409798 Q:
What Are Some Key Facts About the 2011 Tsunami in Japan?
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The 2011 tsunami in Japan resulted from an earthquake off the coast of Honshu, Japan, that measured 9.0 on the Richter scale, making it the fourth-stronges
]]> 2018-08-16 04:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409798 Wil bam_the_finger_guns https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409870 The effects of a tsunami on a coastline can range from unnoticeable to devastating. ]]> 2018-08-16 04:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273409870 https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273410501 2018-08-16 04:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wells_helen_m/1z2946d4c32t/wish/273410501