Last night, I had this crazy dream about a tsunami, and it got me thinking about how cool it would be to recreate that in, like, a controlled way. So, I decided to give it a shot and make a mini tsunami of my own.
Get a Big Tub
First things first, I grabbed a big plastic tub from my garage. It was one of those long, shallow ones you use to store stuff under the bed. I filled it about halfway with water, making sure there was enough room for some wave action.
Make a Wave-Maker
Next, I needed something to create the wave. I found a flat piece of wood, like a cutting board, that was almost as wide as the tub. This was going to be my wave-maker. I held the wood at one end of the tub, dipped it into the water, and got ready to make some waves.
Start Small
I started by gently pushing the wood down into the water and then pulling it back up. This created some small ripples. I did this a few times, getting a feel for how the water moved. It was pretty relaxing, actually, watching the little waves go back and forth.
Build It Up
Then, I started pushing the wood down a bit harder and faster. The waves got bigger, and they started to look more like the ones you see in the ocean. I kept at it, pushing and pulling, and the waves grew bigger and bigger. It was getting exciting!
The Big One
Finally, I took a deep breath and gave it one big push. I slammed the wood down into the water as hard as I could and then yanked it back up. Boom! A huge wave rose up and crashed towards the other end of the tub. Water splashed everywhere, and I couldn’t help but laugh. It wasn’t exactly a giant tsunami, but it was definitely the biggest wave I had made so far.
Messy but Fun
I made a few more big waves, each time getting a little better at it. The whole area was soaked, and I was pretty wet too, but it was totally worth it. It’s not every day you get to create a mini-tsunami in your backyard. Plus, I figured out the perfect speed to make it so that the wave went all the way to the other end of the tub, which was super cool.
- Get a tub.
- Fill with water.
- Find a flat piece of wood.
- Make waves!
So, that’s how I made my dream of a tsunami come true, sort of. It was a fun little experiment and a good way to spend an afternoon. If you’ve got a tub and some time, you should totally try it out. Just be prepared to get a little wet!
