A tsunami is a :
2024
A tsunami is a :
- A.
Transverse wave
- B.
Longitudinal waves
- C.
Both transverse and longitudinal waves
- D.
Neither transverse nor longitudinal wave
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Correct answer: C
A tsunami is a surface gravity wave. Water particles move in elliptical orbits during propagation, combining vertical displacement (transverse) with horizontal displacement (longitudinal). Consequently, tsunamis exhibit properties of both wave types.