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Formation of Tsunamis
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How a Tsunami is formed following an earthquake and their characteristics.
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Formation of Tsunamis
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Characteristics
Ratio between the water depth and its wavelength is very small
In very deep water, a tsunami will travel at high speeds
Waves lose relatively little energy in deep water
The speed of the tsunami decreases as it enters shallower water, and the height of the wave grows
Bore: a step-like wave with a steep breaking front
Tsunamis may reach a maximum vertical height onshore above sea level of 30m
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