Disaster preparedness as part of everyday life

The Japanese word bonsai has a wide range of meanings, both preparation for natural disasters and rules of behavior during such disasters. Children are taught this from an early age, and there are regular awareness campaigns and drills, especially around September 1, the anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake that devastated Tokyo and killed more […]

General Effects Of Tsunamis

A tsunami is a huge wave caused by a large volume of water displacement. Tsunamis are an impressive natural phenomenon. They are one of nature’s most potent forces, capable of leveling entire cities and leaving hundreds or even thousands dead or missing.  The term tsunami applies only to destructive ocean waves resulting from sudden disturbances […]

Can a Tsunami Be Prevented?

Tsunamis are one of the most devastating natural disasters in the world. The name comes from the Japanese word “tsunami” or “ocean wave.” A tsunami is a series of waves caused by an earthquake. The first wave is called a low-frequency tsunami and travels at a slower speed than subsequent waves. They’re caused by earthquakes […]

Positive and Negative Effects of Tsunamis

Tsunamis can have positive and negative effects. This can be hard to understand as the word tsunami typically means fear. Tsunamis are associated with the downside for several reasons. Some massive tsunami waves can come from oceans without people expecting them and wash away anything they find on land. Despite this, tsunami can have some […]