Natural disasters can strike in an instant, leaving trails of destruction behind. But it's not just buildings and other structures that are affected. Disasters also do great damage to the environment. They can wipe out coastlines, pollute water sources, destroy animal habitats, disrupt ecosystems, and more. What happens next? Can the environment recover? Investigate the environmental effects of hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural disasters. Tsunamis and the Environment, Tsunamis can be more than 100 feet tall! After tsunamis crash into a coastline, their harmful effects can linger for years. Besides the impact to people, they can be disastrous for the environment. Tsunamis can strip sand from beaches and uproot trees.

Tsunamis also kill many animals and destroy their homes. Learn about the important actions people are taking to help areas affected by tsunamis recover.