Amplitude of a wave when changing depth

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In most books the amplitude does not change when water waves pass from deep to shallow water. In some books the diagrams show an increased amplitude. Which one is correct?
 
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As a wave goes from deep to shallow, its wavelength decreases as well as its velocity. As it approaches a shallow part, the amplitude increases.

(an easy example is to consider how a tsunami works)
 
rock.freak667 said:
As a wave goes from deep to shallow, its wavelength decreases as well as its velocity. As it approaches a shallow part, the amplitude increases.

(an easy example is to consider how a tsunami works)

Thanks for your answer. Is there any mathematical relationship which can support the fact that the amplitude actually increases?
 
I can't remember what power of a wave depends on how however, if you consider a conservation of energy standpoint, I think if the second velocity decreases (decrease in KE) the height would increase (increase in PE) to keep the energy constant.

KE + PE = constant.