Concerning tsunamis, which of the following is FALSE?

A) They are associated with earthquakes.
B) They are very tall in the open sea.
C) They move rapidly.
D) They can devastate coastlines.
E) They have very long wavelengths.


Answer: B) They are very tall in the open sea.

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