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What is a tsunami and what are its causes and effects?

Tsunami is waves caused by a sudden movement of the ocean surface due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean. It destroys human life and livelihood and also causes the loss of natural resources. 

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