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The Science of Tsunamis

A tsunami is a series of long, high sea waves caused by a disturbance in the water. This disturbance can come about in many ways such as an earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite. The size of the wave is dependent on the physical features of the coastline and the ocean floor. This short video gives a brief overview of the science behind these deadly waves.

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