# How tsunamis work

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: Alex Gendler
- Year: 2014
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Biology, Earth and environment
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_gendler_how_tsunamis_work)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

The immense swell of a tsunami can grow up to 100 feet, hitting speeds over 500 mph -- a treacherous combination for anyone or anything in its path. Alex Gendler details the causes of these towering terrors and explains how scientists are seeking to reduce their destruction in the future. \[Directed by Augenblick Studios, narrated by Michelle Snow\].

## Lectures

1. [How tsunamis work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/alex_gendler_how_tsunamis_work/baf0516ad50a), 4 min (TED's player)