Tsunami: A very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption Discuss in your group how the effects of a Tsunami may be different than an earthquake. What might be a way people living along the coast have adapted to protect themselves against a potential tsunami? Draw a tsunami symbol in an area on your map, you think could likely have a tsunami. (There are many potential locations) #5 Flooding in Southeast Asia Monsoons: A system of winds that influences the climate of a large area and that reverses direction with the seasons. Dry in Winter/Wet in Summer Good because: Water for crops Water for personal use Water for hydroelectricity Difficult because: Controlling the water (floods)
Tsunami: A very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption Discuss in your group how the effects of a Tsunami may be different than an earthquake. What might be a way people living along the coast have adapted to protect themselves against a potential tsunami? Draw a tsunami symbol in an area on your map, you think could likely have a tsunami. (There are many potential locations) #5 Flooding in Southeast Asia Monsoons: A system of winds that influences the climate of a large area and that reverses direction with the seasons. Dry in Winter/Wet in Summer Good because: Water for crops Water for personal use Water for hydroelectricity Difficult because: Controlling the water (floods)
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