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Energy in waves
Energy in waves
Why do tsunamis cause massive destruction even in shallow waters?
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Sep 01, 2025
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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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