The giant waves or tsunamis created by earthquakes have extremely long wavelengths. They travel
A) extremely quickly because they involve only the water near the ocean's surface.
B) extremely slowly and involve water to great depth in the ocean.
C) extremely slowly because they involve only the water near the ocean's surface.
D) extremely quickly and involve water to great depth in the ocean.

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Tsunamis travel extremely quickly and involve water to great depths, not just the surface. This deep-water involvement allows them to carry a vast amount of energy across oceans at high speeds.

The Giant Waves or Tsunamis Created by Earthquakes Have Extremely