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.
Announcements. 1  THE PATH-Aiken County Public Schools will be presented with a Reward for Excellence from the SC National School Public Relations Association on April 28 for our District Publication, THE PATH. 2  GRADUATION SCHEDULE - High School Graduation is fast approaching for the Class of 2017!