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GLG 112 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last Lecture I. FloodingA. Why?B. Example II. Fires A. Why do they start?B. Why do they remain burning?C. Example III. Outbreak DiseasesA. Causes B. ExamplesIV. Tsunamis A. Causes Outline of Current Lecture B. Wave characteristicsC. What does it look like?D. How far do they travel?1. In the ocean?2. On land?E. Warnings?Current LectureWave characteristicsDeep Ocean Shallow waterSpeed (about 450mph) (about 30mph)Wavelength (about 60mi) (about 4 mi)Amplitude (about 3ft) (less than 100 ft)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.What does it look like?- A wall of water- You cannot surf it no matter how great of a swimmer you are- Rapid speed increase- There is more than one waveo Waves can last for hours or even dayso The first wave is not always the biggestHow far does it travel?1. In the ocean- Could travel all the way around the world- Across oceans- Direction of fault slip is important2. On land- Travels farther and faster on flat groundWarnings?1. An earthquake will happen first2. Usually you will see a rapid receding of


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