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The devastating sea waves caused by an earthquake are called ________________.

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Hawaii
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Landslides
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Eruptions
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Tsunamis
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Solution

The correct option is D Tsunamis

  • A tsunami is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.
  • Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions above or below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami.


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