Tsunamis Flashcards
1
Q
what are tsunamis?
A
earthquakes that occur underwater or near the coast cause giant waves
2
Q
why are the waves so big in tsunamis?
A
since it is close to land the water gets shallower which caused the water to slow and build up
3
Q
what is the movement of tsunamis in deep water?
A
very fast, long wavelength and small amplitude
4
Q
what is the movement of tsunamis in shallow water?
A
slows down and wave length decreases
5
Q
what do all the waves posses?
A
same amount of energy
