What is a Tsunami? Facts & Information - Geography for Kids | Educational Videos by Mocomi

presents : What is a Tsunami? Tsunami is a Japanese word meaning harbour (tsu) wave (nami). Animals can sense a tusnami approaching because of their superior sense of hearing. People who have survived tsunamis say that it sounds like standing near a moving freight train. There are Tsunami warning systems attached to buoys in the ocean that transmit data about the ocean and serve as a warning system. If the water along a shoreline begins to recede dramatically, it most likely means that a tsunami will follow in a few seconds or minutes. A tsunami is not just one wave but a series of waves or a “wave train.” Did you know? Facts - When tsunamis are near the coast, they slow down but increase in height. - Tsunamis used to be referred to as tidal waves but aren’t anymore because they have nothing to do with the tides. - Some tsunamis may not appear on shore as a huge wave but as a quickly surging tide. #Tsunami #Facts #Geography If you want to know more about Tsunamis, please visit: