Because their energy dissipates rapidly in deep ocean waters, tsunamis seldom pose any danger to coastal areas far away from the causative earthquake.

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Tsunamis can indeed pose danger to coastal areas far away from the earthquake due to their ability to travel across open ocean without losing much energy. This is why tsunamis can cause widespread damage across large areas of coastline.

Because Their Energy Dissipates Rapidly in Deep Ocean Waters, Tsunamis