Tsunami: Waves of Destruction

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In this activity, learners use tsunami time travel maps to predict how long it will take a tsunami to reach the shore. The objectives of this lesson include being able to explain the physical processes and characteristics of tsunamis, plot latitude and longitude, interpret tsunami travel times and evaluate historical tsunami statistics from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
1 to 2 hours
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 14 - adult
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Processes
      • Earthquakes
      • Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
      • Weather and Climate
    • Earth Structure
      • Oceans and Water
  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
      • Data Representation
    • Measurement
      • Rate
    • Number and Operations
  • Physical Sciences
    • Motion and Forces
      • Momentum and Velocity
    • Vibration and Waves
      • Wave Properties
      • Wave Motion
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Formulating Explanations
      • Communicating Results

Informal Categories

  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • read
  • use keyboard
  • use mouse

Learning styles supported:

  • Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Musick, Susanna

Rights:

Funding Sources:

  • NOAA Sea Grant
  • National Marine Educators Association