Tsunami/Phase 1/Lesson2 2

Tsunami -- Phase 1: Defining tsunami Contents Introduction  |  Teaching Guide  |  Phase 1: Defining tsunami  | Phase 2: The waves have gone... What now?  |  Phase 3: Tsunami survivor Phase 1 Lesson 1 Defining tsunami  | What is a tsunami?  |  Waves  |  Wave energy  |  Tsunami height  |  Height & run-up  |  Simulation Lesson 2 Warning sign  |  Natural signs  |  Official warnings  |  Unofficial warnings Lesson 3 Tsunami Signs  |  Signs quiz  |  Phase 1 summary
Natural warning signals Natural warning signals are of key importance in responding to a tsunami and in many cases may be the only warnings possible. One of the most important aspects of your job as a Survival Agent will be to look out for natural warning signs so that when a tsunami is about to occur you have the foresight to warn people of the danger. Natural warning signals include: Strong earthquake shaking (it’s really hard to stand up) Weak, rolling earthquake shaking of unusually long duration (a minute or more) Out of the ordinary sea behavior, such as an unusual and sudden sea level fall or rise (“the sea’s going out!”) The sea making loud and unusual noises, especially roaring like a jet engine.
Activity Media Release Review the interview with the Wutzler family and list the natural warning signals that were identified by Abbey or mentioned in the animated video. [Abbey Wutzler Video] As a Survival Agent what will you advise people to do if natural warning signals are experienced? Prepare a media release that could have been read out over the radio during the Samoan Tsunami in 2009 using this template to establish your public education messages. Here is an example.
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