So if i say drop a giant iceberg big enough to make a visible difference in the water level of the ocean, would all the levels around the earth rise simultaneously? or would a wave of heightened water level travel across the ocean to the other side, suggesting tides dont exist ofcourse.
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Yes there is a speed, it’s called a wave. Waves are the energy from the displacement being carried through the medium. The speed can vary based on the conditions involved.
Tsunamis are a perfect example for your question.
https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/tsunamis/tsunami-propagation
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