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What exactly is a tsunami and how do these waves form?
Original: What exactly is a tsunami? Understanding the formation and movement of these devastating ocean monsters
A new explainer breaks down the science of tsunamis: how these devastating ocean waves are formed, typically by undersea earthquakes or landslides, and how they travel across entire ocean basins before striking coastlines with destructive force. The piece walks through the mechanics of wave generation and movement, aiming to help readers understand why tsunamis differ so sharply from ordinary wind-driven waves and why they can be so lethal.
Why now: Ongoing public interest in understanding tsunami science, likely following recent seismic or ocean events keeping the topic in the news
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- What exactly is a tsunami? Understanding the formation and movement of these devastating ocean monsters · Earth.com
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