On December 26, 2004, a massive Tsunami originated in the Indian Ocean and caused destruction in different parts of the world. Which of these statements best describe the properties of the Indian Ocean tsunami?
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They had a large amplitude and short wavelength.

They had a large amplitude and long wavelength.

They had a small amplitude and long wavelength.

They had a small amplitude and short wavelength.

Question

On December 26, 2004, a massive Tsunami originated in the Indian Ocean and caused destruction in different parts of the world. Which of these statements best describe the properties of the Indian Ocean tsunami?
Answer
		
They had a large amplitude and short wavelength.
		
They had a large amplitude and long wavelength.
		
They had a small amplitude and long wavelength.
		
They had a small amplitude and short wavelength.

rogue · Answer

I thing its A. The energy of a wave is directly proportional to its amplitude. An ocean wave would have more destructive potential with a large amplitude. As for the wavelength, I figure a shorter wavelength will allow waves to hit places more often.

anonymous · Answer

also shorter the wavelength, greater is the frequency and energy