Tsunami Facts: How They Form, Warning Signs, and Safety Tips

What causes a tsunami? An ocean scientist explains the physics of these destructive waves

Made_to_Explain on Instagram: "In this reel, we break down how tectonic plate movement triggers a tsunami. Beneath the ocean floor, massive slabs of Earth’s crust—called tectonic plates—are constantly shifting. When two plates suddenly slip or one plate forces the other upward, the seafloor is jolted. This rapid uplift displaces an enormous amount of water within seconds, sending powerful waves outward in all directions. What begins as a subtle rise deep underwater quickly transforms into high-s