Which of the following is false regarding the December 2004 tsunami?
A) The earthquake that triggered it involved 13.7 m (45 ft) of uplift.
B) Earth's rotation was slowed by 3 milliseconds.
C) Wave heights in the open ocean were 11.3 m (24 ft).
D) Energy from the waves travelled around the world several times.

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Wave heights in the open ocean were not 11.3 m (24 ft) but rather only about 1 m (3 ft). The wave height increased as it approached shallow water and hit the coastline.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding the December 2004