Why Don't Boats in the Open Ocean Notice a Tsunami

question 70

Multiple Choice

Why don't boats in the open ocean notice a tsunami approaching?

• A) Boats will usually mistake the large waves for tidal waves and not recognize them as tsunamis.
• B) Tsunamis are too small in amplitude in the open ocean and the distance between crests is too large for boats to notice their passing.
• C) Because tsunamis are produced by earthquakes, the boats are probably still recovering from the initial tremors to notice a change in the water waves.
• D) Tsunami waves don't break and therefore won't be noticed by boats.
• E) The statement is false. Tsunami waves are always noticed by boats in the open ocean.

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