GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

EARTHQUAKES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A strong earthquake that occurs on the ocean floor can make a tsunami. Which waves (P or S) are going through the liquid ocean to cause the tsunami?
A
P waves
B
S waves
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If the earthquake occurs in the ocean, it can push up powerful waves, known as tsunamis. The sudden upward or downward movement of the seafloor during an earthquake creates large tsunami waves, similar to a child splashing in the bathtub.

Detailed explanation-2: -When a great earthquake ruptures, the faulting can cause vertical slip that is large enough to disturb the overlying ocean, thus generating a tsunami that will travel outwards in all directions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tsunamis. Tsunamis are water waves that are caused by sudden vertical movement of a large area of the sea floor during an undersea earthquake.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is A Tsunami. A tsunami wave is generated by an earthquake or volcanic eruption on the ocean floor. These waves move fast and can be destructive in most cases. Suggest Corrections.

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