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

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

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17 days ago

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

Tsunamis typically have a long wavelength and are not very noticeable in deep water, causing relatively small wave heights. However, as they approach shallow water near the shore, their speed decreases and wave heights can increase dramatically, resulting in large, powerful waves.