Physics Class 11

Energy in waves

Why do tsunamis cause massive destruction even in shallow waters?

uniboardhub
Asked on 01/11/2025 154 views
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uniboardhub
3 months ago

In deep oceans, tsunami waves are low but carry huge energy. Near shore, wave speed decreases but energy remains constant, so height increases drastically, causing massive destruction.

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