Unlike normal sea waves that are produced by wind blowing over the surface of the sea, tsunamis occur when large masses of water are suddenly displaced (moved). What can trigger this displacement and how can different coastlines influence the impact of these destructive waves? Find out more at our Tsunami Factory.
As they rush in from the sea, Tsunamis also bring with them material from deep seafloors, which leaves very distinct layers in the ground. What stories do these traces of ancient tsunamis tell us? How do we study them and why is it important of learn about them?