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Earthquakes in the ocean can lead to ___.

A

volcano

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cyclone

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flood

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D

tsunami

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Solution

The correct option is D tsunami
Tsunamis are tidal waves where a wave can reach heights of around 30 metres. These are caused by underwater earthquakes, landslides and volcanic eruptions.

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