What do tsunami warning networks use to monitor the sea surface?
a. Sonar
b. Electromagnetic field detectors
c. Seismometers
d. Slocum gliders
ANS: C
These systems are dependent upon the seabed seismometers and submerged floating devices for the
shape of the sea surface. They are enhanced by using satellites. Information can be found in the section
Water Displacement Causes Tsunamis and Seismic Sea Waves.
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