In the open sea, tsunami waves .
A) have a much shorter wave height than they do when they reach the shore
B) have a much larger wave height than they do when they reach the shore
C) have a very short wave period
D) frequently destroy ships that pass over them

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In the open sea, tsunami waves have a much shorter wave height compared to when they reach the shore. As they approach shallow waters, their speed decreases and wave height increases, leading to the potential for destruction.

In the Open Sea, Tsunami Waves