SciShow
Tsunamis... From the Sky?
Scientists have developed reliable early warning systems for tsunamis caused by earthquakes. The problem is, earthquakes aren't the only things that cause tsunamis.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How tsunamis work - Alex Gendler
The immense swell of a tsunami can grow up to 100 feet, hitting speeds over 500 mph -- a treacherous combination for anyone or anything in its path. Alex Gendler details the causes of these towering terrors and explains how scientists...
Curated Video
1,284 New Exoplanets, and Tsunamis on Mars!
Using a new technique, astronomers with the Kepler space telescope have confirmed a whole bunch of new exoplanets. And other astronomers have announced that mega-tsunamis were probably involved in shaping Mars' terrain.
Let's Tute
The Science of Tsunamis: How They Occur and How to Survive Them
This video explains the science behind tsunamis, including their causes and how they can be predicted. It also provides tips on how to survive a tsunami, such as seeking higher ground and staying away from downed power lines and debris.
Mazz Media
Tsunamis
This live-action video program is about tsunamis. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics...
Science360
Surviving a Tsunami - Vertical Evacuation - Science Nation
It's called a wavemaker, and it's a honkin' 300 feet long and 12 feet wide. With support from the National Science Foundation, this huge new tool, the largest of its type in the United States, is helping scientists perform large scale...
Science360
Working to better forecast the size of future earthquakes and tsunamis! Science Now 29
In this week's episode, we discover a new genetic toolkit for achieving increased plant production. We explore what our brain is doing when we read. We discover ways of making a more reliable prosthesis--and finally, we learn how...
TED Talks
Tom Honey: Why would God create a tsunami?
In the days following the tragic South Asian tsunami of 2004, the Rev. Tom Honey pondered the question, "How could a loving God have done this?" Here is his answer.
Curated Video
3 Mysteries Solved by Extraterrestrial Tsunamis
Earth isn't the only planet that gets rocked by giant tsunamis. In fact, giant waves on other planets have helped us solve a few mysteries about our solar system.
Science360
Engineers re-create tsunami debris impacts to measure their force - Science Nation
In a tsunami, devastation is created by far more than the wave itself. Debris that hits homes and other structures plays a huge role in a tsunami's destructive power. But until now, engineers could only estimate the forces at work when...
Curated Video
Tsunami Study Challenges Long-held Formation Theory
A new NASA study is challenging a long-held theory on how tsunamis form and offering a new method for forecasting the powerful waves. Most tsunamis result from a massive shifting of the seafloor -- usually from the subduction, or...
Science360
Engineers re-create tsunami debris impacts to measure their force
In a tsunami, devastation is created by far more than the wave itself. Debris that hits homes and other structures plays a huge role in a tsunami's destructive power. But until now, engineers could only estimate the forces at work when...
Curated Video
Japanese Tsunami Research: Understanding the Power of Killer Waves
New ReviewThis video showcases a groundbreaking Japanese tsunami research project focused on recreating and studying the force and behavior of man-made tsunamis. The scientists aim to use this data to improve seawall designs and evacuation plans,...
Next Animation Studio
How tsunamis are formed
An 8.0 magnitude earthquake on Thursday sent a tsunami toward the Solomon Islands, killing at least nine people. The death toll is expected to rise. Tsunamis can form following various events, including earthquakes, underwater landslides...
Next Animation Studio
Scientists surprised by the strength of earthquake-triggered tsunami in Sulawesi island
Scientists have a theory about what might have caused the tsunami that followed the earthquake in Indonesia last week to be so destructive.
Next Animation Studio
Survival Capsule designed to save lives during tsunami
A new emergency shelter, the Survival Capsule, was designed to help save lives during a tsunami. The 2011 tsunami off Japan's coast that was triggered by the T_hoku earthquake, killing almost 16,000 people and injuring 6,000 more, was...
Knowledge
Understanding the Powerful Waves of Tsunamis
Learn about the causes of tsunamis, their characteristics, and the destruction they can cause. Tsunamis are a form of natural disaster where a huge wave or waves form. Understand the importance of preparing for these powerful storms, as...
Learning Mole
I WONDER - How Fast Can Tsunami Waves Travel?
This video is answering the question of how fast can tsunami waves travel.
Next Animation Studio
Australian boat builder unveils tsunami survival pod
An Australian houseboat builder has designed and built a tsunami survival pod. The reinforced pod is made from welded steel, has crumple zones to withstand impacts and can hold up to four people in safety seats. It has bulletproof glass...
Science360
When Nature Strikes - Tsunamis
The massive wave of a tsunami can start thousands of miles offshore, but travel quickly across the ocean and devastate coastal communities. Anne Trehu and Dan Cox of Oregon State University are studying how tsunamis form and behave in...
Next Animation Studio
The anatomy of a tsunami
Friday's magnitude 8.9 earthquake off the northeastern coast of Japan triggered a 23-foot tsunami that reached as far inland as Tokyo and killed hundreds of people. The violent vibrations of an earthquake push a column of water up and...
Learning Mole
I WONDER - What Is A Tsunami?
This video is answering the question of what is a tsunami.
Learning Mole
I WONDER - How Big Are Tsunami Waves?
This video is answering the question of how big are tsunami waves.
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