Read the story. Answer the questions.APIA, Samoa – A massive tsunami flattened Samoan villages and swept cars and people out to sea, killing at least 99 and leaving dozens missing Wednesday.
Survivors of the tsunami fled the water for higher ground and remained huddled there hours after.
Four tsunami waves 15 to 20 feet high roared ashore on American Samoa, reaching up to a mile inland.
In Washington, President Obama has declared a major disaster for American Samoa.
Questions:
1) Where did this story take place?
2) When did this story take place?
3) How many people have been killed?
4) How many waves hit American Samoa?
5) How high were the waves?
6) What is a tsunami?
7) Extra credit: What continent is nearest to American Samoa?
HINT: Go to google maps, type in American Samoa, and zoom out to see the continent! So cool!
Info from AP. Pic from google image (papamiket.com)
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