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

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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.
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 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.

Answer 1

The correct description of the waves formed by tsunamis is:

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

Tsunamis typically travel as small waves in deep water, but when they approach shallower coastal areas, they slow down and increase in height, resulting in large, destructive waves near the shore.