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__________ refers to when the trough hits the shore before the crest resulting in the appearance of the water being sucked into the ocean. aDraw-down bRun-up cInundation dWave height

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__________ refers to when the trough hits the shore before the crest resulting in the appearance of the water being sucked into the ocean. aDraw-down bRun-up cInundation dWave height

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The term that refers to when the trough hits the shore before the crest, resulting in the appearance of the water being sucked into the ocean, is known as a "Draw-down".

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