Splash what was that well that was the sound of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami crashing onto the city.
The steps to get ready for a tsunami is…
: talk with your family and prepare an emergency plan
: your local civil defence group has tsunami zone maps and regional advice make sure you know where to go whether you are at home at work or out and about
: get your parents to check out fix fasten don’t forget and quake safe your home
What you do during a tsunami…
: move immediatly to the nearest higher ground or as far inland as possible walk or bike if you can
:do not go sightseeing never go to the shore to watch a tsunami
: stay away from at-risk areas until the official all clear is given
What do you do after a tsunami…
: stay calm
: listen to, and follow, instructions from adults or the radio
: help others who may need it
On december 26, 2004 at 7:59 am local time an undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 struck the coast of the indonesian island sumatra.
The december 26 2004 indian ocean tsunami in indonesia was caused by an earthquake that is thought to have had the energy of 23,000 hiroshima bombs.
The tsunami killed about 225,000 people across a dozen countries including Indonesia, Sri lanka, India, Maldives and Thailand.
In Japan tsunami means harbour wave
The tectonic plates have been rubbing together for thousands of years and still are and are probably going to make underwater earthquakes and tsunamis in the future.
Emergency kit
What you will need…
: torch with spare batteries or a self charging torch
: radio with spare batteries
: wind and waterproof clothing sun hats and strong covered outdoor shoes
: first aid kit and essiental medicenes
: blankets or sleeping bags
: pet supplies
: toilet paper and large rubbish bags for a emergency toilet
: face and dust masks
: canned food and can opener
: 3 litres of water per person per day
: food and formula for babies if you have one
: water for washing and cooking
: a gas barbeque to cook on
: include important things like money, marriage certificate, passports, birth certificate and drivers licence and family photos, insurance policies and morgage infomation.
What to do
If you are at the coast and experience any of the following
-Feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a weak rolling earthquake that lasts a minute or more
-See a suden rise or fall in sea level
-hear loud and unusual noises coming from the sea
MOVE IMMEDIATLEY TO THE NEAREST OR HIGH GROUND AS POSSIBLE
And remember long or strong get gone
