Tsunamis
A. travel very slowly and dissipate a few kilometers from their point of origin.
B. are sometimes called "tidal waves" but are actually sea waves generated by seismic events.
C. cross the open ocean as huge breakers, sweeping ships aside.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: B
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