A tsunami, also known as a harbour wave, is a series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths and wave heights that are caused by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption. The energy from these disturbances is transferred to the water, creating waves that can travel across the ocean at high speeds. As these waves approach shallow water near the coastline, their speed decreases but their height increases dramatically, often causing devastating damage when they reach land.

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A tsunami, also known as a harbour wave, is a series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths and wave heights that are caused by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption. The energy from these disturbances is transferred to the water, creating waves that can travel across the ocean at high speeds. As these waves approach shallow water near the coastline, their speed decreases but their height increases dramatically, often causing devastating damage when they reach land.

write a short paragraph to explain a tsunami using the following key ideas and words: HARBOUR WAVE WAVELENGTH WAVE HEIGHT SHALLOW WATER SERIES ENERGY

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