Use the following links to learn about the causes of tsunamis.

Students will write a 4 paragraph paper after completing their research:

1. Paragraph One: Causes of tsunami

2. Paragraph Two: Explain the causes and consequences of tsunami in Indonesia

3. Paragraph Three: Do you think the international response was sufficient for people affected by tsunami? Do you think it was the responsibility of the international community to aid the tsunami victims? Why or why not?

4. Compare the international response to Hurricane Katrina to the tsunami of December 2004. Do you think more could have been done? Explain.