What is the difference between a distant tsunami and local tsunami? a. Distant tsunamis aren't dangerous. b. Distant tsunamis travel farther from their source before they hit land. c. Distant tsunamis are larger than local tsunamis. d. Distant tsunamis are triggered in remote parts of the ocean whereas local tsunamis are triggered near the continents.

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Fletcher Houston

10 February, 20:03

What is the difference between a distant tsunami and local tsunami? a. Distant tsunamis aren't dangerous. b. Distant tsunamis travel farther from their source before they hit land. c. Distant tsunamis are larger than local tsunamis. d. Distant tsunamis are triggered in remote parts of the ocean whereas local tsunamis are triggered near the continents.

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Michaela Williamson · Answer 1

The source of a local tsunami is close to the coast and may arrive in less than one hour. The danger is greatest for local tsunamis because warning time is limited. A distant tsunami is generated far away from a coast, so there is more time to issue and respond to warnings.

Myles Malone · Answer 2

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d. Distant tsunamis are triggered in remote parts of the ocean whereas local tsunamis are triggered near the continents.