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Is it possible to outrun a tsunami? After watching a presentation that explains how waves and tsunamis occur, class members investigate the speed of tsunamis triggered by an earthquake.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a math teacher to go over ratios associated with waves
Classroom Considerations
- QuickTime is necessary to play tsunami video
- Learners must be able to convert units, use formulas, and understand ratios
- The ninth installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program
Pros
- Clear explanations make this lesson easy to present
- Includes PowerPoint
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- None