Please, I need it in a form of meters and please back up your answer with a website. Thank you
2007-10-08 11:08:12 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The height of waves depends on the shape and depth of the ocean floor. In general, the height of a wave is inversely proportional to the water depth.
In deep water the tidal waves are barely perceptible, but once they reach shallow water, the forward moving energy of the wave form is converted to wave height. In other words, the amplitude is increased and the wavelength is decreased.
Depending on the geometry of the ocean floor when the tidal wave reaches shore, wave height can easily exceed 10 meters.
2007-10-08 13:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by minefinder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some areas, it topped 10 meters (32 feet). About two story building.
2007-10-08 11:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by guju001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was at least 300 feet high.
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2007-10-12 09:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by allspiceglitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋