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What is the difference between tsunami waves in the deep ocean vs shallow water

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Tsunami have wavelengths > 100 km, always extend to seafloor. In shallow water energy becomes concentrated between bottom and surface. Wave height increases up to 10x. Decreasing wave speed leads to decreasing wavelength, further concentrating energy.

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