When an earthquake, volcano or landslide happens on the ocean floor, water is displaced. This water forms the start of the tsunami. When the waves reach shallower water: their height can increase by several metres. the shallow water slows the wave. the waves get closer together.
Sponsored Topics. Aiken ( /eÉªkÉn/) is a city in and the county seat of Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. With Augusta, Georgia, it is one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area.
City of Aiken Services. 1  The City is guided by our organizational values along with our sincerity and passion for providing high quality customer service. 2  Government and citizens working together to preserve and to continue to improve the quality of life in the City of Aiken, making it the best possible place to live.