Question 1
Deep Water Waves vs. Tsunamis (Use the selection box to choose the answer that best completes the statement.)
Characteristics | Deepwater Wind Waves | Tsunami Waves |
Period | Short | Long |
Part of Water Column Affected | Top | Entire |
Orbital Size | Shrinks with Depth | Remains the same with Depth |
Amplitudes at Sea | Low – High | Low |
Wavelength | Short | Long |