In the Case of Tsunamis,advance Warnings Can Sometimes Be Sent

question 76

Multiple Choice

In the case of tsunamis,advance warnings can sometimes be sent because

• A)tsunami waves come in pairs.
• B)sound waves travel ahead of the tsunami.
• C)seismic waves travel faster than tsunamis.
• D)airline pilots who witness tsunamis can call ahead.

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