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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which refers to the sudden rise of ocean level due to a strong underwater earthquake
A
tide
B
tsunami
C
aftershock
D
wave
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A tsunami is a catastrophic ocean wave, usually caused by a submarine earthquake, an underwater or coastal landslide, or a volcanic eruption. Waves radiate outward from the generating impulse at speeds of up to 500 miles (800 km) per hour, reaching maximum heights of 100 feet (30 metres) near coastal areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a tsunami? 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-3: -A tsunami is an ocean wave triggered by large earthquakes that occur near or under the ocean, volcanic eruptions, submarine landslides, or by onshore landslides in which large volumes of debris fall into the water.

Detailed explanation-4: -A tsunami is a very large coastal wave that is most often the result of an underwater earthquake. The word tsunami comes from the Japanese meaning a ‘harbour wave’. Most large tsunamis occur at convergent plate boundaries where two tectonic plates are crashing into each other.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Out in the depths of the ocean, tsunami waves do not dramatically increase in height. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases.

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