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How many waves are in a tsunami?

Updated: 10/17/2022
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Manley Wehner

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There's no definite number, it usually starts with one and continues with a series of waves for a few minutes often referred as a Tsunami Wave Train. Sometimes the waves can last an hour causing major destruction. It can go as high as 15-30 feet.

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