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It moves very fast in deep water, hundreds of miles per hour. It slows in shallow water and the volume begins to pile up, forming large, higher waves at the shoreline.

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A tidal wave, also known as a tsunami, can travel at high speeds over long distances in the ocean, reaching speeds of up to 500 mph (800 km/h) in deep water. This rapid speed contributes to the destructive force of a tsunami when it reaches shore.

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