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An earthquake in the ocean can lead to a.

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typhoon

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tsunami

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tornado

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The correct option is B tsunami
Tsunami is a series of ocean/sea waves where each wave can reach upto a height of around 30 metres. These are caused by underwater earthquakes, landslides and volcanic eruptions.

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