GROUP 2

TSUNAMI

What is Tsunami?
A

tsunami (pronounced suenahm-ee) or also known as

harbor wave is a series of huge
waves that can cause great
devastation and loss of life when
they strike a coast. Tsunamis are
caused by an underwater
earthquake or avolcanic eruption.

How Often do Tsunamis

Occur?
Tsunamis

are very rare. There are

roughly six major tsunamis each
century.

SAFETY TIPS

WHAT TO DO

What to do before a
Tsunami
-Turn on your radio or TV to hear if
there is a tsunami warning.
-Move away from the shoreline and to
higher ground.
-Do not go to the beach or large
bodies of water, especially if you see
a noticeable recession of water away
from the shoreline.

What to do during a
Tsunami

When

in coastal areas, stay alert for tsunami

warnings.

Plan

an evacuation route that leads tohigher ground.

Know

the warning signs of a tsunami: rapidly rising or

falling coastal waters andrumblings of an offshore
earthquake.

Never
A

stay near shore to watch a tsunami come in.

tsunami is a series of waves. Do not return to an

affected coastal area until authorities say it is safe.

If

What to do after a
Tsunami

a tsunami reaches shore, the water

damage to structures can be
devastating. Stay out of buildings
surrounded by water since floors can sink
and the structure could collapse. If a
building is safe enough to enter, open all
windows and doors to dry out the
building. Carefully inspect a building for
various fire hazards, such as broken or
leaking gas lines, submerged heating
equipment and flooded electrical outlets.

What to do after a
Tsunami
Any

food that has been in contact

with contaminated flood waters
should be thrown out. Don't eat
any food that hasn't been sealed
in a plastic, waterproof container
or commercially canned. Don't
consume food from containers
with screw caps, twist caps or flip
tops if they've been in contact
with contaminated water.

Importance of being aware on

having a tsunami
It

lessen the death rate of a

certain place which is struck by a
tsunami
To know what are the Dos and
Donts
For a higher rate of survival

Countries who experienced

tsunami
Japan

SALAMAT SA MGA TAGAPAKINIG

KUNG MERON MANG NAKIKINIG
AT KUNG MERON MAN KAYUNG
NARINIG AT MAY PLANONG
MAKINIG AT SA MGA MAY
GUSTONG MAY MARINIG
SALAMAT TALAGA MGA
TAGAPAKINIG NA NAKIKINIG AT SA
MGA NAG BASA NITO :DD

Group 2

Reporter
Cherry Mae Paz
Prepared by
Datu, Romina
Tongol, Jomina Sophia B.