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Tsunamis

Science · Volcanoes & Earthquakes · conceptual

Know what a tsunami is: a very large, fast ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea, which can cause great damage when it reaches land

What mastery looks like

  • Explain that a tsunami is caused by an earthquake or eruption under the sea
  • State that tsunamis travel very fast across the ocean
  • Describe the damage a tsunami can cause when it reaches the coast

Check your understanding

If Tsunamis hears the word 'tsunami' on the news, can they explain that it's a huge wave caused by an earthquake or eruption under the ocean, and that it can travel very fast across the sea?