Tsunamis primarily cause devastating loss of life, widespread destruction of infrastructure, and long-term displacement of communities through their immense waves that flood coastal areas. It is difficult to avoid a tsunami because they can strike with little warning, travel at high speeds across deep ocean waters, and often arise from underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions that are unpredictable.
In one or two sentences, explain what the main impact tsunamis cause on humans. Why is it difficult to avoid a tsunami?(2 points)
1 answer