The largest Recorded tsunami!
A Tsunami wave is very strong and can easily wash away your house. The largest Tsunami wave ever recorded was 1720 feet tall (524 metres) and was part of the Lituya Bay, Alaska, Tsunami, 1958. Tsunami waves arrive individually and their arrival can be up to an hour apart.
Events leading up to a tsunami
Before a Tsunami, some form of disruption of the seabed occurs. The water on the beach moves back out a couple of metres and the edge of the water bubbles and foams. After this, you have only a few minutes before disaster strikes. Not all Tsunamis are deadly but caution should be taken in such an event as the first wave might not be the biggest.
Characteristics
A Tsunami makes a loud roar as it comes to shore and travels hundreds of MPH. It is easy to tell a Tsunami wave from a normal wave as it is much taller and gets bigger faster than your everyday wave.
how does a tsunami affect humans, plants and animals
In most large tsunamis, there are few people that die and many people injured. Homes are destroyed and possessions lost. Humans aren't the only ones affected by a Tsunami. Animals' habitats are destroyed and many of the different creatures drown. Plants are ripped apart or washed away. Some plants remain standing though they are dead.
for your safety
Under no circumstances should you run into a Tsunami. It will end in death or terrible injuries. A Tsunami carries away any loose or secure item it can catch, making tsunami waters extremely dangerous. If you do find yourself floating in tsunami water, immediately find a large object, like a couch or mattress, to cling to. In the end, the water always makes its way to sea and, if you're in the water, it will take you with it.
In my opinion/conclusion
A Tsunami is a disastrous event when it is large, but small ones can be found here and there. I would hate to be caught in an intense Tsunami and I am sure you would too. If you still do not understand a Tsunami or want to find out more, there are plenty of websites* about them.
All I can say now is Sayōnara watashi no yūjin.**
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**'Goodbye my friend' (in Japanese)
All I can say now is Sayōnara watashi no yūjin.**
*Visit sources page for good websites.
**'Goodbye my friend' (in Japanese)