Seismic sea waves
A)are more properly called tsunamis than tidal waves.
B)travel at speeds approaching 55 mph.
C)break upon the shore rapidly.
D)All of the above.

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Seismic sea waves are more properly called tsunamis rather than tidal waves because they are not caused by tides but by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity.

Answer: B 
 Tsunamis travel at speeds approaching 55 mph, making them extremely dangerous to coastal areas.

Answer: C is incorrect because tsunamis do not actually break upon the shore like a traditional wave. Instead, they come ashore as a series of fast-moving floods.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Answer: A, B

Seismic Sea Waves