Briefly describe how tsunami are generated and include a description of characteristics such as wavelength and wave speed. Do tsunami behave as shallow-water waves? Why or why not and how does this influence their movement in shallow versus deeper water? What would the shoreline look like when the trough of tsunami arrives?

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Briefly Describe How Tsunami Are Generated and Include a Description