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Savage Earth Animations- Tsunami Attack
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/animations/tsunami/index.html
From NASA ED Mall Collection
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This animation illustrates how tsunamis can be caused by underwater earthquakes, which are frequently located at subduction zones where oceanic plates are slipping under continental plates.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Visualization - scientific
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Structural geology
  • Ocean Sciences:
    • Physical oceanography
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1995-2004, Public Broadcasting Service. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-Edmall-997
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contributor: Public Broadcasting Service, The Savage Earth
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/