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

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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 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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Tsunamis typically have long wavelengths and are less noticeable in deep water, leading to smaller wave heights in the open ocean. However, as they approach the shore and the water becomes shallower, their wavelengths shorten and wave heights increase, resulting in large and potentially destructive waves.