How the Earth Was Made- Tsunami Unleashes Mass Destruction

Tsunami

Tsunamis are large, potentially deadly, and destructive sea waves, most of which are formed as a result of submarine earthquakes. They can also result from the eruption or collapse of an island or coastal volcanoes and from giant landslides on marine margins. These landslides, in turn, are often triggered by earthquakes.

In this video, you will take a look at how tsunamis are created, and the possible consequences if a landslide-generated megatsunami were to strike the east coast of the United States and countries that face the Atlantic.

Directions:

1) The video and questions are provided in the quiz. 

2) To begin this activity, click "Take the Quiz" below.

3) There is no time limit on this assignment and therefore does not have to be completed in one sitting. Do not submit the assignment until you have completed it as there will be no re-opening of the assignment.

4) You only get one (1) attempt at this assignment.