Describe the details about the tectonic plates that caused this earthquake and the processes that resulted in the tsunami occurring. Include labeled images of the earthquake.
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Seymour Simon's Extreme Earth Records by Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing planet--trekking through the driest desert, climbing the snowiest mountaintops, and diving to the deepest regions of the ocean floor. Seymour Simon, the dean of children's science nonfiction, investigates Earth's biggest and smallest plants and animals, deepest and coldest environments, and most severe weather. These mind-bending facts and photographs invite readers on an exciting, and sometimes unbelievable, scientific expedition of Earth's most amazing records.
Volcanoes and earthquakes by Packed to the gills with far-out facts and fascinating information, the Where on Earth? series makes standard geography topics lively, fun, pacey and interesting. The Where on Earth? Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes answers questions such as why does the earth have plates? How can you measure an earthquake? And what are volcanic hotspots? Along with many others. It looks at plate boundaries, seismic waves, tsunamis, volcanic ash, magma chambers, and much, much more.
Earthquakes by This series uses notable case studies to look at the natural disasters that occur on our planet and the impact they have on us.
What Is the Theory of Plate Tectonics? by In 1912, German meteorologist Alfred Wegener proposed that the continents were once a single land mass but had slowly moved apart over millions of years. This fascinating book examines the scientific process behind Wegener's theory and how it challenged prevailing views of the time. Learn how years after Wegener's death his theory was embraced by scientists and is now the basis for modern earth science.
Plate tectonics and continental drift by This series offers a detailed, informative and lively discussion on four of the key areas of physical geography. Each book helps develop the knowledge of how specific features of the Earth are formed, their causes and effects, patterns and processes, and our study and understanding of them. The series aims not only to answer, but also to inspire questions about different environments and landscapes, and our relationships with some of the greatest forces of nature we experience on Earth. Photographs bring the effects of the subject vividly to life, while diagrams enhance the readers' practical understanding of the processes that have created the landscapes of the world in which we live today.
Despite how solid our planet's crust might feel beneath our feet, did you know that it’s actually changing all the time? This programme explores the composition of our Earth, how the surface is divided into tectonic plates, and the history of the movement of the tectonic plates including the supercontinent Pangaea. It also explains the different types of plate boundaries that exist and the different landforms that can be found at each of them respectively.
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Tsunami is a Japanese word that translates as 'harbour wave'. Tsunami are usually associated with earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and landslides, which can cause a sudden movement of the water column in the ocean, and create fast-moving waves. A tsunami is a series of waves, and can cause inundation and destruction when it hits land. This is a great guide from the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience.
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Case study: Boxing Day Tsunami, 2004 2014, BBC, accessed 28 February 2018, <http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/natural_hazards/tsunamis_rev2.shtml>.
Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 2018. Britannica School. Retrieved 28 February 2018, from http://school.eb.com.au/levels/high/article/Indian-Ocean-tsunami-of-2004/470932
Richardson, S 2018, 'Tsunami of 2004' , World Book Student, World Book, Chicago, viewed 26 February 2018,
<http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar752267>.
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