Constructing of Prefabricated Tsunami Experimental Device for Education

摘要

The authors developed a new tsunami experiment device for educational use in school, which is approximately 5 meters long. This device is easy to carry, assemble and operate. This paper describes components and features of the device. Some measured values of tsunamis generated by the device are reported. This teaching material will enable students in middle school level to observe, measure some features of tsunamis.