Geogra3: Exploring tsunamis - Engaging video resources for your classroom.

For this week's Geogra3 I'm excited to share a curated set of three educational videos focused on tsunamis. These resources are perfect for engaging your students and deepening their understanding of this powerful natural phenomenon.

So let's crack on....

1. Evidence of tsunamis in the UK (click for video link)

This short video from the Time for geography team video introduces key terms like isostatic rebound and offers compelling evidence of a tsunami affecting the Scottish coastline.  Watch as the team extracts a soil profile using a gouge auger, providing a hands-on perspective - who says soils are boring!  While on the Time for Geography site, you'll also find another short video on tsunamis that covers the 4 main reasons for significant water displacement that then trigger tsunamis.  Excellent explanations alongside useful simulations.

2. What causes the world’s deadliest tsunamis?

Delve into the factors influencing the varying "run-up" height of tsunamis in this comprehensive 50-minute video. The content explores ocean floor uplift, proximity to the source, coastline shape, wave reflection, and landslides, using examples from Hawaii, Japan, the Indian Ocean, and Alaska to illustrate these phenomena.

3. Japan’s Great Wall: can it stop a tsunami?

Explore the aftermath of the 2011 tsunami in Japan and the subsequent government initiative to build extensive sea walls for coastal protection. This video, a decade later, provides a thought-provoking perspective on the almost 400 km of walls constructed, along with the controversies surrounding them. Students will gain insights from various stakeholders, learning about the advantages and disadvantages of these structures on the local communities' way of life.

If you need a video covering the impacts of the 2011 tsunami, I would recommend this one as it covers the preceding earthquake as well as the nuclear explosion too. 

If you're considering integrating these videos into your lessons and seeking complementary lesson resources, make sure to visit the GTB vault for ready-made materials. It's a time-saving resource hub that complements these informative videos perfectly!

Have a watch of the video below to see some of the resources that are included in the membership:

That's it for this week!  

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• The GTB Vault - Classroom-ready presentations and worksheets so you never need to feel guilty about showing a video in class again! New pick up and go lesson resources added every month, PLUS KS3 units of work and a brand new community hub.
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