Mason- Tsunamis

1. How do the earth’s systems affect each other? The earth’s systems all work and affect each other like a cycle. Tsunamis are very powerful waves that are brought on by a significant and abrupt movement of the ocean, typically the result of an earthquake at or near the ocean’s surface. Waves produced by this power travel in all directions away from their source, occasionally spanning entire ocean basins. So Tsunamis are a part of the hydrosphere since it is a mass of water and salt water being brought up and onto land because of the waves caused by earthquakes which are part of the geosphere that affect the soil which is also part of the geosphere. So in short all the systems are going to be connected in some way may it be in a positive or negative way.
2. How can an understanding of environmental science aid in handling natural disasters? Understanding environmental science can help in the aid of natural disasters since you would understand the root causes as well as the signs and signals of what could occur next. When understanding environmental science you also get a newfound perspective on the earth and its inner makings. While you can not prevent natural disasters you can be prepared and well-educated when the situation calls for it so in the future all you have to worry about is nature running its course.
3. What efforts can we make to create a sustainable future? As a society, we can make efforts to create a sustainable future by not going against nature and forcing things to proceed when it’s not in their nature to go that way. We can start by finding fuel-efficient energy sources to cut down on air pollution, we can stop overconsuming materials and livestock, and lastly, we should be able to find a better way to dispose of trash so it doesn’t end up polluting our oceans and streets.

Reaction: Honestly I was very surprised at how well our visual model came together. it really visualized what happens before and after a tsunami.