81.7k views
4 votes
Why do tsunamis grow as their speed increases

User Isabell
by
7.6k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer: A tsunami travels at a speed that is related to the water depth - hence, as the water depth decreases, the tsunami slows. Consequently, as the tsunami's speed diminishes as it travels into shallower water, its height grows.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Kivagant
by
7.7k points