Which mechanism causes tsunami wave amplification as earthquake-generated wave approaches shallower coastal water?

💡 Explanation

As an earthquake-induced tsunami enters shallower coastal water, the decreased water depth reduces the group wave velocity because energy flux remains constant and causes increased wave height. Therefore velocity governs amplification, rather than hydrostatic compensation, coriolis deflection, or diffraction, which have minimal influence in coastal amplification scenarios.

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