6.05 Lab

6.05 Tsunamis | Purpose: To investigate tsunamis Introduction:I have always been fascinated by tsunamis. I have to say that when I vacationed in Hawaii and snorkeled in the Pacific Ocean, I did give a fleeting thought to tsunamis. In the last activity, I mentioned that the characteristics and behaviors of waves that you learned from the video could be applied to other waves. As you complete this activity, I want you to think about the similarities between the rogue tsunamis and the common waves we have studied.Materials:none Procedure: 1. Answer the question based on your exploration on the tsunami website. 2. Submit the assignment according to the directions below. | Questions: 1. The web site presents extensive information regarding tsunamis. Survey the site. A. Select the five facts about tsunamis that were the most interesting or surprising to you. Make a list of your facts. 1. A tsunami is made up of a series of travelling ocean waves of extremely long wavelength. 2. There are two types of tsunami that affect the New Zealand coastline: * Far-field tsunami - generated from fault lines or submarine landslides, usually along the coastline of North America or South America. * Near-field tsunami - generated from New Zealand fault lines or along the deep sea slopes on the edge of the New Zealand continental shelf. 3. The effects of a tsunami are likely to be experienced by all communities along the east coast. 4. Near-field tsunamis have a travel time of one or two hours. 5. Tsunami waves can travel inland along river beds as continuous single standing waves. This puts smaller inland communities at risk and contaminates rivers with saltwater B. Now look over your list. In your opinion, what is the most intriguing item on your list? Explain. A: The most intriguing item on my list is that tsunami waves can travel inland along river beds as continuous single standing waves. 2. If you were on a ship at sea, and a tsunami passed