When tsunamis begin to break ashore, they have very high wave crests. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
Tsunamis are fast onrushes of water. They flood an area quickly, but are not plunging breakers.
Information can be found in the section Water Displacement Causes Tsunamis and Seismic Sea Waves.
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