Dr. Hakoda is studying tsunamis—large waves that can reach heights of 1,700 feet. Tsunamis are often caused when large chunks of ocean floor displace vast amounts of water deep in the ocean during an earthquake. The energy of this motion travels through the water as a wave, gaining height as it approaches land.
When tsunamis occur, they often cause severe property damage, flooding, and death.
What is the least destructive and most cost-efficient way for Dr. Hakoda to study tsunamis?
A.
perform controlled experiments in wave pools
B.
wait for tsunamis to occur and examine video footage
C.
create life-sized tsunamis in remote locations
D.
model tsunamis with computer simulations