TSUNAMIS

CLIMATIC CHANGES IN ASIA

TSUNAMI

The most exposed countries to tsunamis are in southeast Asia.

In your opinion, what is a tsunami?

What is a tsunami?

A tsunami is a fast and very high unusual wave, caused by a sudden movement of the seabed.

What do you think tsunamis are caused by?

Tōhoku Earthquake & Tsunami

WHAT ARE TSUNAMIS CAUSED BY? Underwater earthquakes/ volcanic eruptions

IMPACTED AREA: northeastern coast of Japan, Tōhoku region.

EFFECTS: high death toll and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster

11TH MARCH 2011: Tōhoku Earthquake & Tsunami (magnitude 9.0)

What are the fears caused by tsunamis for you?

FEARS OF TSUNAMIS

Tsunamis are catastrophic events that cause anxiety, fear and stress in the Asiatic population

FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN

FEAR OF DEATH

FEAR OF LOSING HOMES AND VALUABLES

FEAR OF EPIDEMICS

PRECAUTIONARY SYSTEMS

3)Education of the population

In Asia, many countries have precautionary systems to reduce the damage caused by tsunamis.

4)Walls worn to combat strong waves

1)Systems that see earthquakes under the ocean

5)Satellites and radar

6)No buildings near the coast

2)Buoys see high waves and send a signal