TSUNAMI FACTS [1]

Tsunamis that strike coastal locations in the Pacific Ocean Basin are almost always caused by earthquakes. These earthquakes may occur far away from the place where the tsunami reaches the land.

Tsunamis can be as great as 30 ft or more (100 ft in extreme cases), and they can move inland several hundred feet.

All low-lying coastal areas may be struck by tsunamis.

The force of some tsunamis is enormeous. Large rocks weighing several tons along with boats and other debris can be moved inland hundreds of feet by tsunami activity. Homes can be destroyed and people can be killed.