Course Info: The Science of Tsunamis

Course Description 

"The Science of Tsunamis” is an updated version of the 2010 lesson. The updated lesson includes recent examples, a modernized instructional delivery with improved accessibility, and the ability for you to measure your learning through pre- and post-tests. And just as the original lesson did, this lesson introduces the science of tsunamis: their causes, initiation process, properties, propagation, inundation, and long-term effects. Through numerous animations, historical images, video, and interactive exercises, learners discover the ways tsunamis interact with and affect the world. 

Intended Audience

The lesson is intended for national meteorological and hydrological service (NMHS) staff and other personnel involved in warning coordination worldwide and will be useful to anyone desiring a better understanding of tsunamis in their role as issuers of tsunami warning-related messages. Additionally, this lesson will benefit anyone wanting to learn more about how tsunamis work, including emergency managers, broadcasters, college and high school students, and the general public.

Course Access

Take the course here. A (free) MetEd login is required to access the course. 

Questions and/or Comments? 

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