QUESTION #3 i). What are the characteristics of tsunami wave in the water depths of 4000m - wave length, amplitude, velocity? ii). Can we provide warnings for tsunami from a far source? Discuss iii). Can we provide warnings for tsunami from a near source? Discuss

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