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To: kristinn

If the ocean buoys are showing 5 to 16 foot waves, what’s the coastal impact wave going to be?


46 posted on 02/27/2010 6:09:06 AM PST by Waverunner ( "Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too." Voltaire)
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To: Waverunner
If the ocean buoys are showing 5 to 16 foot waves, what’s the coastal impact wave going to be?

That's a good question. My understanding is the wave amplitude increases as the tsunami moves into shallow water. May not be an issue for Hawaii though.

303 posted on 02/27/2010 9:38:24 AM PST by Royal Wulff
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