A before picture of a tsunami as it hits land. Students in this lesson will learn about tsunami hazard mitigation and engineering. Students will also learn about the four basic types of tsunami generation, subduction zones, and wave propagation. In this lesson students can protect a coastal village from being swept away by a tsunami, while using the engineering design cycle to protect the village.

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Subject: 
Geology
Grade Level Range: 
Elementary (4-5)