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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer
ID: #34289
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Tsunamis
Transcript:
Large earthquakes or volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis, which in Japanese means “wave in the harbor”. Tsunamis move very fast, up to 500 miles per hour. Upon reaching shallower waters, they start to decelerate but increase in height. A tsunami can become a wall of water that can reach more than 10 meters high as it approaches the shore. The height depends on two factors: the depth of coastal waters and the shape of the beach. If the wave reaches dry land, it can cause considerable damage and inundate vast areas.
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