Which describes the waves formed by tsunamis?(1 point)

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They cause small waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.
They cause small waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.

They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.
They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.

They cause large waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.
They cause large waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.

They cause large waves in the open ocean, but small ones near the shore.

1 answer

The correct response is:

They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore.

Tsunamis typically travel as fast and small waves in deep water, but as they approach the shore and the sea floor rises, their height increases dramatically, resulting in large waves.