Is it possible to surf a tsunami?: Not really. For one thing, a tsunami does not curl. For another, it tends to be moving too fast – more than 100 mph – as opposed to the typical surfing wave speed of 35 mph. Still, Hawaii officials say a tsunami warning years ago drew more than 400 surfers off Oahu’s North Shore. State officials there have distributed a DVD through local surf shops warning against even attempting such a stunt.Â
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