How are tsunamis generated?

Earthquakes

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Storms over the surface of the sea

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Movement of whales

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Underwater land slides

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Earthquakes

D
Underwater land slides

A tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides, volcanic eruptions, or asteroids. Tsunamis can:

Travel 20-30 miles per hour with waves 10-100 feet high.

Cause flooding and disrupt transportation, power, communications, and the water supply.

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