Tsunami At Home
Tsunami is a Japanese word meaning harbor wave. Tsunamis can be created by earthquakes,
underwater volcanoes, and landslides.
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Tsunami is a Japanese word meaning harbor wave. Tsunamis can be created by earthquakes,
underwater volcanoes, and landslides.
The Earth has one large, interconnected ocean. The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface, surely making this a water planet. And, did you know that the same ocean, river, or bay that you
swim, fish, surf, and dive in can also be a fabulous classroom? The ocean provides students of all ages with unlimited opportunities to learn about the world around us.
Be an Earth Guardian Activity Book Read More »
Grab your crayons!
Here are a few pages that you can print out and color. (coloring pages illustrated by Katherine Orr from a Pacific Reef Coloring Book. Text is also from that book).
Click on the images to get a larger version to print out.
Coloring Sheets: Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Read More »
Coloring page from Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary http://flowergarden.noaa.gov
Coloring page: Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Read More »
Coloring page with information about solar flares
Solar Flare Coloring Page Read More »
Just like we have weather on Earth, there’s weather in space. The bright lights that seem like they’re dancing in the night sky are a type of space weather we call the aurora.
Aurora Coloring Sheet Read More »
Learn more about dangerous weather and follow the warnings in this book. They may keep you, your family, and pets alive!
Owlie Storms Ahead Book Read More »
Welcome to the Adventures of NOAA’s Owlie Skywarn and Sanctuary Sam! This book will
highlight numerous resources related to protecting the environment and preparing for hazardous weather in a relatable adventure.
Adventures of Owlie and Sanctuary Sam Read More »
Formerly Titled “The Way Weather Works”
How the National Weather Service Works Read More »