The Science of Tsunamis

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Addressing questions most ocean visitors have had and offering new ones for our consideration,The Science of Ocean Waves: Ripples, Tsunamis, and Stormy Seasexplains in accessible language how waves are formed, how they move, how they become huge and destructive, and how they’re being studied now for clues that will help us plan for the future.

The immense swell of a tsunami can grow up to 100 feet, hitting speeds over 500 mph — a treacherous c...