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.
Aiken Average Weather. 1  The highest monthly average temperature in Aiken for June is 78 degrees. 2  The lowest monthly average temperature in Aiken for December is 43 degrees. 3  The most monthly precipitation in Aiken occurs in January with 0 inches.  The air quality index in Aiken is 15% better than the national average.