What Are the Approximate Tsunami-Wave Velocities Over the Continental Shelf

question 34

Multiple Choice

What are the approximate tsunami-wave velocities over the continental shelf or near shore?

• A) about 1 km/hour
• B) about 10 km/hour
• C) about 150-300 km/hour
• D) about 700-800 km/hour
• E) about 2,000 km/hour

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