Earth's Destructive Forces

Earthquakes...

Photo of home damaged in the Haiti 2010 earthquake.

volcanoes...

Kilauea volcanic eruption.

tsunamis...

 the Banda Aceh coast remains flooded six weeks after the tsunami of 2004

each of these offers dramatic evidence of Earth's power and can be overwhelmingly destructive.

Are these natural hazards related? If so, what do they have in common? In this lesson, you'll find out, as we explore where tsunamis occur.