Tsunamis and giant waves -- What causes tsunamis -- Giant wave at Lituya Bay -- A tsunami's journey to land -- The ring of fire -- Tsunami preparedness -- DART and tsunamis monitoring -- Climate change and tsunamis -- Ancient tsunamis -- Indian Ocean tsunamis -- The aftermath of a tsunami -- Cleanup and recovery -- Staying safe in a tsunamis.
Summary:
"Get the facts about the dangers and devastation caused by tsunamis in 12 in-depth chapters that include the Ring of Fire, volcanoes and earthquakes, preparedness, and history's worst tsunamis. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.