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as the water becomes more shallow the wave becomes bigger then once it peaks, its usually on land and collapses

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Near the shore tsunamis are higher or lower than average waves?

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Can coastal tidal gauges stop tsunamis close to shore?

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What causes tsunamis floods?

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When will the tsunami stop in Japan?

The tsunamis are finished for now; most of the water that went inland on Japan's North shore is in the process of receeding.


What can you do to prepare for tsunamis?

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