RESEARCHER SAYS A SINKING SANTA CATALINA COULD POSE TSUNAMI THREAT By: Joseph Parker Source: Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times on What is it about?: Santa Catalina Island, California

FACT VS. OPINION Fact – Chris Castillo, a Researcher from Stanford University, says that under water imaging suggests that Catalina Island is sinking. Opinion - I think that Catalina is sinking. Fact - If Catalina is sinking, there is a possibility of a tsunami for Los Angeles, due to an underwater landslide. Fact – Research shows that Catalina could be submerged in 3 million years. Opinion - I think that more research is needed.

WHERE - 2 miles off the coast of Los Angeles at Catalina Island. WHERE?

WHEN AND HOW WHEN - past, present, and future Past - there was an underwater land slide about 500,000 years ago Present - scientists are currently studying this problem Future - there is a possible tsunami threat in the future How is this story important? – If Catalina is sinking it could cause a tsunami that would damage property and kill innocent people.

PREDICT I predict that scientists will conclude that Catalina is sinking.

Q&A Question - Why is it important that we know that Catalina Island is sinking? Answer – If it is sinking, there is a possibility of a tsunami, which could kill people and damage property. Knowing this means that people could prepare. Chris Castillo said, “If you see something that could be dangerous, you need to find out more about it.”

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