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A ship in deep ocean barely feels a tsunami, but near the coast the wave can rise to what height?
A15 metres or more
B1 metre or less
C5 metres or less
D100 metres or more
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 15 metres or more
1. In deep water the wavelength is long and height small.
2. In shallow water the height grows.
3. It can reach 15 metres or more.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 7, Natural Hazards and Disasters._
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