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Old 03-20-2011, 12:53 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by pcmc View Post
Question for, anyone smarter than a fifth grader? Why do the waves appear move so slow, when they are said to be traveling at 500mph across the ocean? I realize in the video, its slightly sheltered inland, but still.
I think it's because when it hits shallow water it slows wayyyy down.
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