When a tsunami wave passes an island surrounded by shallow water, ____.
A)the effect of the tsunami will be greatest on the near side of the island, but will affect the whole island
B)the effect of the tsunami will be greatest on the far side of the island, but will affect the whole island
C)the tsunami will affect the half of the island facing the wave, but leave other areas untouched
D)the tsunami will affect the half of the island facing away from the wave, but leave other areas untouched
E)the effect of the tsunami will be spread evenly around the island

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The effect of a tsunami is often greatest on the far side of an island. This is because as the tsunami wave wraps around the island, its energy is focused on the side opposite to where the wave initially hits. The wave's energy is refracted around the island, leading to a greater impact on the far side, although the entire island can be affected due to the wave's energy and water movement.

When a Tsunami Wave Passes an Island Surrounded by Shallow