Author Question: The destruction of the 2004 tsunami near Indonesia came from a series of waves rather than a single ... (Read 76 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

The destruction of the 2004 tsunami near Indonesia came from a series of waves rather than a single
seismic wave. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Multiple wave trains exist at the same time and can interact with each other. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

mariahkathleeen · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Some of the energy distributed into smaller waves ahead and behind the main wave. The coasts were
besieged by these series of waves that were arriving at constant intervals. Information can be found in
the section Water Displacement Causes Tsunamis and Seismic Sea Waves.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Sometimes these wave trains subtract from one another and other times they add to one another. This
is called interference which can be constructive or destructive. Information can be found in the section
Interference Produces Irregular Wave Motions.