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Why Are Tsunamis So Dangerous

by Aakash Singha

Due to its high speeds, a locally generated tsunami may reach a nearby shore in less than ten minutes. There is insufficient time for the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center or…


Due to its high speeds, a locally generated tsunami may reach a nearby shore in less than ten minutes. There is insufficient time for the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center or local authorities to issue a warning. For people living near the coast, shaking the ground is the only warning that a tsunami may be imminent.

 

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