Which of the following is false regarding tsunamis?
A) They can travel at a speed of several hundred miles per hour.
B) They have very long wavelengths in the open ocean.
C) They are very tall in the open ocean.
D) They slow down as they approach shore.

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Tsunamis have very long wavelengths in the open ocean, but they are not very tall. In fact, they may only be a few feet high. It is only when they approach shallow water near the shore that they increase in height and can cause devastation.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding Tsunamis