Three ways to make waves in water

The new ELI today is 'Making waves: a storm in a teacup? Three ways to make waves in a container of water: wind, earthquake and impact'.

This activity is a class introduction to wave-formation, using a glass of water as a prompt. It can also be used to introduce the formation of normal coastal waves and of tsunami waves and the distinction between them.

Other activities relating to coastal waves and tsunamis can be found on our website.