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It seems that in the normal ocean wave scenario the ocean does not recede towards a coming wave, but rather the water that was washed ashore is being pulled by gravity back to the ocean. I believe the recession of the sea (up to 800m in some instances) would have to be of a different nature. I...

Can anyone explain to me how an approaching tsunami would cause a dramatic fall in sea level before it comes ashore.