5.Tsunami

﻿ **__ Tsunamis ﻿ __** Facts about Tsunamis:
 * A tsunami can also be called a Tsunami wave train.
 * Tsunamis usually start by earthquakes.
 * Japan is the most frequent country to get hit by Tsunamis.
 * About 195 have been recorded in Japan.
 * The waves sometimes reach up to hights of about 100 feet.

What are Tsunamis?

A tsunami is a huge ocean wave that can travel up to speeds of 600 miles per hour. As the waves get closer to shore decrease in speed and increase in height. Approximately 10-15 minutes, the speed decrease 30-40 miles per hour. The force of a tsunami is enormous. The waves can carry buildings, cars, vehicles, homes, boats, and many more, making it even more dangerous.

How do you know how to prepare for a tsunami?

Since earthquakes frequently form tsunamis, if there is an eathquake be ready and prepared for a tsunami.

What should you do?

As a tsunami appraoches the sea level gets really low, and thats a big warning on that you should leave the area.

Never look for a tsunami on the beach, if you can see it, your already too close tok outrun it.

If your at the beach and feel an earthquake, run to higher ground right away.