How tsunamis work - Alex Gendler
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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 are seeking to reduce their destruction in the
future.
Describe the process of wave shoaling and why you can’t see tsunamis far from shore.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Alex Gendler
- Artist Jeremy Jusay, Chet Knebel
- Animator Katie Wendt
- Compositor Kristofer Wollinger
- Script Editor Gerta Xhelo
- Narrator Michelle Snow
