Which of the Following Is NOT True About Tsunamis

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about tsunamis?

• A)They can be generated by uplift of the seafloor during an earthquake.
• B)They are just as dangerous away from the coast where water depths are great.
• C)They can travel at speeds approaching that of a jet in the open ocean.
• D)They grow taller as they approach coastlines because friction slows the wave.

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