Question

Which describes the waves formed by tsunamis?(1 point) Responses 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. They cause small 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.

In the open ocean, tsunami waves have long wavelengths and are typically not very high (often less than a meter tall). However, as they approach shallower coastal waters, their wave heights increase dramatically, resulting in large and potentially destructive waves near the shore.