What happens when a tsunami approaches the shore?
A) Its velocity drops rapidly.
B) Its period remains the same.
C) Its wave height increases
D) All of these choices

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Even though there are drastic changes to the wave as it approached shore, it does not have a huge crest. It surges ashore much like a very fast tide would. Information can be found in the section Water Displacement Causes Tsunamis and Seismic Sea Waves.

What Happens When a Tsunami Approaches the Shore