Question

Which describes the waves formed by tsunamis?(1 point) Responses They cause large waves in the open ocean, but small ones near the shore. They cause large waves in the open ocean, but small 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 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 small waves both in the open ocean and near the shore.

Answer 1

The correct response is: "They cause small waves in the open ocean, but large ones near the shore."

Tsunamis typically travel at high speeds in deep water, where their wave height is often less than a meter, making them difficult to detect. However, as they approach shallower coastal waters, their wave height increases dramatically, leading to the large and potentially destructive waves associated with tsunamis.