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

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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 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 in the open ocean, but small ones near the shore.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Tsunamis generally have long wavelengths and low wave heights in the deep ocean, making them difficult to detect. However, as they approach shallower water near the shore, they slow down and their wave heights increase significantly, leading to very large and destructive waves.