CAPSULE 2

TSUNAMI

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This lesson is about the topic- tsunami
This lesson is about the topic- tsunami
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through Test Your knowledge session.
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A Natural Event Such As A Tsunami,

Flood, Earthquake, Or Hurricane That
Causes Great Damage Or Loss Of Life.
"The Number Of People Suffering Food
Crises As A Result Of Natural Disasters
Has Tripled In The Last Thirty Years"

Let us observe the picture and identify

Natural Disasters -Tsunami

Picture of Natural Event Such As A

Tsunami, Flood, Earthquake, etc
Look at fig1 in which different Natural Event Such As A
Tsunami, Flood, Earthquake
Fig.5 etc.

A Natural Event Such As A Tsunami, Flood,

Earthquake, Or Hurricane That Causes Great
Damage Or Loss Of Life.
"The Number Of People Suffering Food Crises
As A Result Of Natural Disasters Has Tripled
In The Last Thirty Years"

DEFINING THE TERM -TSUNAMI

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Atsunam, also known
as aseismic sea wave, is a series of
wavesinawaterbodycausedbythedisplacementofalarge
volume of water, generally in an ocean or alargelake.
Earthquakes,volcaniceruptionsand
other
underwaterexplosions(including detonations of underwater
nucleardevices),
landslides,glaciercalvings,
meteoriteimpactsand other disturbances above or below
water all have the potential to generate a tsunamis natural
resourcesandhumanresources

 Brain Teaser 2.1

Is Tsunami possible without any one
Reason?

Yes

Refer Brain Relaxer

2.1

No

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Atsunamialsoknownasaseismic sea wave,is

aseriesofwavesinawaterbodycausedbythe
displacement of a large volume of water,
generally in an ocean or alargelake.
Earthquakes,volcaniceruptionsand
other
underwaterexplosions(including detonations of
underwaternucleardevices), landslides,glacier
calvings,meteoriteimpactsand
other
disturbances above or below water all have the
potentialtogenerateatsunamisnaturalresources
andhumanresources

Clearly read the story and think for a while

Here is the story Tom and Arlette Stuip were holidaying in Khao Lak,Thailand
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We were having breakfast at the hotel on a terrace, overlooking the pool, the beach
and the Andaman Sea. My husband Tom noticed the waiters were all pointing at the
sea which was receding rapidly. It was a fascinating sight. People got their cameras
out and walked towards the dry seabed. The beach was full of sunbathing tourists.
Tom had an uncomfortable feeling though. He lived for two years on the beach in
California and had never seen a sea behave like this. Then it clicked: the trembling he
heard earlier was an earthquake. The receding water was the prelude to a tidal wave.
Tom grabbed my hand and screamed, "Run!". At that same moment, he saw a high
wall of water come crashing over the reef towards us at a speed of 40-50mph. We ran
uphill fast. The water was right behind us.
The noise was deafening.
Here
i s my
story

Find out
the Number Of People
Suffering Food Crises As A Result Of
Tsunami Has Tripled In The Last
Thirty Years"
Here are some pictures of a causes
of tsunami Observe the picture
and identify the causes.

Here are some pictures of a casues of tsunami Observe the

picture and identify the casues.
Fig.2

Causes
Earthquake

An Earthquake (Also Known As

A Quake, Tremor Or Temblor) Is The Perceptible
Shaking Of The Surface Of The Earth,

Volcanic Eruptions Several Types Of Volcanic Eruptionsduring

Which Lava, Tephra (And Assorted Gases Are
Expelled From A Volcanic Vent Or Fissurehave
Been Distinguished By Volcanologists.
Underwater
Explosion

An Underwater Explosion (Is A Chemical Or

Nuclear Explosion That Occurs Under The Surface
Of A Body Of Water

Impact Event

An Impact Event Is A Collision Between

Celestial Objects Causing Measurable Effects.
Impact Events Have Physical Consequences And
Have Been Found To Regularly Occur In
Planetary Systems, Though The Most Frequent
Involveasteroids, Comets Or Meteoroids And Have
Minimal Impact.

ENLARGING THE
DEFINITION

D5
Tsunami waves do not resemble normal
sea waves, because their wavelength is far
longer. Rather than appearing as a breaking
wave, a tsunami may instead initially
resemble a rapidly risingtide, and for this
reason they are often referred to as
tidal waves, although this usage is not
favored by the scientific community because
tsunamis are not tidal in nature mbined effort
of different factors

 Brain Teaser 2.2

These are the only
Tsunami

Yes

Refer Brain Relaxer

2.2

causes of

No

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The tall and fast-moving waves also damage

property and permanently alter the landscape,
sometimes wiping out entire islands. They destroy
everything in their path, including buildings, trees,
power lines, bridges, cars, boats and more, leaving
behind them a mass of solid waste and debris that is
almost impossible to clean up. They also destroy
animal life, insects, plants and natural resources.
Hazardous materials and toxic substances are also
a concern, as asbestos, oil fuel and other industrial
raw materials and chemicals often leak as a result of
property damage.

DEFINITION

Tsunamis are giant waves caused by

undersea earthquakes, landslides or
volcanic eruptions. The severity of their
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effects
depends on a number of factors,
namely the magnitude of the earthquake,
landslide or volcanic eruption, along with
its distance from shore. Small and
undetectable tsunamis occur almost every
day with little to no effect, but larger
tsunamis have devastating effects to life
andlandthatareoftenirreversible.

CONCEPT
FORMATION

A tsunami is a powerful series

of waves that result due to an
abrupt disturbance, such as an
earthquake. Learn how tsunamis
form and grow and discover the
devastating effects they can have
on people and the environment.
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UNIT2
EffectsofTsunami
THINKING SESSION

Brain Relaxer 2.1

THE HINDU
Tsunami caused massive destruction
By Our Staff Reporter
KASARAGOD, MARCH 10. The tsunami waves that hit the west
coast had caused massive destruction to the crops and the
environment, according to a study by an expert team, led by V.
Rajagopal, Director, Centre for Plantation Crops Research
Institute (CPCRI).
The expert team had visited the coasts of Tamil Nadu,
Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.
Dr. Rajagopal had recently presented the findings of his team
at the national seminar on the `Impact of tsunami on the
Indian coast and ways for restoration' held in Pune under the
aegis of the National Academy of Agricultural Science, the
press note said.

From the above

news it is clear
that the cases and
effects of Tsunami

Brain Relaxer 2.2

Look at the Fig. 3

Fig.3

EFFECTS OF TSUNAMI

Theeffectsofthetsunamionthe
country during this period range
from
destruction
and
damage,death,injury,millions
of dollars in financial loss, and
long
lastingpsychological
problemsfor the inhabitants of
theregion.

Test your knowledge

I

Say True or False

Fals
e

1. Earthquake is one of the causes of Tsunami.

True

2. Tsunami is the normal sea waves.

True

Fals
e

3. What are the effects of a tsunami?

.

Answer.