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

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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 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.

In the open ocean, tsunamis typically travel as small waves, often less than a meter high, and are not easily noticed. However, as they approach shallower waters near the shore, their speed decreases, and their height can increase dramatically, leading to large and potentially destructive waves.