GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or false:tsunamis are waves caused by wind.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tsunamis are generated by large and sudden displacements of the ocean, usually caused by an earthquake below or near the ocean floor. Most other ocean waves are caused by wind blowing over the water (wind waves). Typical tsunami sources, like earthquakes, can generate more energy than the wind.

Detailed explanation-3: -A tsunami is a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean, usually the result of an earthquake below or near the ocean floor. This force creates waves that radiate outward in all directions away from their source, sometimes crossing entire ocean basins.

Detailed explanation-4: -A tsunami can be caused by underwater disturbances like earthquakes or landslides under oceans.

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