Tsunamis

Question 1

what are tsunamis?

Answer 1

giant sea waves generated by shallow focus underwater earthquakes involving movements of the sea bed

Question 2

what do tsunamis have?

Answer 2

a very long wavelength and a low wave height they are in the open ocean and travel at speeds of 700km per hour

Question 3

how are tsunamis formed?

Answer 3

1. rapid movement of ocean floor displaces a column of water
2. a series of waves travel outwards at heights believed to be less than 3 feet
3. as a wave approaches land, it’s energy compresses into a smaller space forcing it to gain height