By westin
Tsunamis are giant waves created by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. The waves don't increase in height unless they are traveling upwards toward land. The waves of the tsunamis can travel as fast as jet planes over the deep expansive waters of the ocean. The only time they slow down is when they reach shallow waters. Tsunamis are very powerful natural disasters that are seen a lot more in coastal areas. This does not mean that a tsunami couldn't reach inland. I will give you a couple ways to prepare for one. Let's start with areas that are more likely to be hit by one. The greatest risk is caribbean and pacific coastline territories. There are four kinds of alerts.. There is an information statement, a watch, an advisory, and warning.
Signs of tsunami are important as well. If you feel and earthquake or see a sudden rise or fall of the ocean that is a major sign of a tsunami. When you can movie safely movie to high ground quickly then stay out of the tsunami hazard zone. How to prepare for a tsunami. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings. Always have an emergency plan including family, communication, or evacuation plans. Map a safe and easy route to leave the hazard area. Practice walking the route to be familiar with it. Make sure you have portable supplies like water, food, and first aid. There should be one for your home, car, and work. If you ever go to the coast make sure to ask about tsunami safety.
Do you think a tsunami could hit iowa?
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Would you be prepared for a tsunami?
https://www.weather.gov/media/wrn/presentations/Tsunami_Safety_Presentation.pdf
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In my opinion, I do not think a tsunami could hit Iowa just because of how far inland Iowa is. If I lived along the coast, I might need to worry about them, but I would probably be prepared for them. This wouldn't really be useful for me unless I go to the coast and need to know information about tsunamis.
I do not personally think that it is possible for a tsunami to hit iowa, but if there is some how a way for a tsunami to reach iowa then i would not in any way be prepared for a tsunami like the people in costal or other areas near ocean are prepared.
I dont thing iowa can get a tsunami we arent around any ocean except the lakes or the rivers. This is useful and important in different areas of the country. I wouldnt really be prepared I would just follow people untill its safe.
I am sure that that Iowa won't ever get by a tsunami any time soon, we're to high on elevation and to inland for a tsunami to hit. If I ever live by any ocean, I guess this would be useful, but I don't ever see myself living by a coastline or somewhere close by an ocean.
I don't think tsunamis could hit Iowa. Tsunamis happen in areas where there are lots of water. In Iowa we are not anywhere near big bodys of water. There are a few lakes, swamps, and rivers but they are not oceans. I feel like people who live near oceans need to prepare more for tsunamis because they have them.
I agree I would love to live close by an ocean but I feel like you have to prepare for tsnamis and other natural disastors much more since you are near such a big body of water. Yes we have a few lakes, ponds and rivers in Iowa but I dont think they could cause a tsunami.
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