The huge wave due to an earthquake occurring under the sea floor is known as:

cyclones

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tsunami

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lightening

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B tsunami
Earth's plate are in continual motion. During their motion, Earth plates may collide with each other or can brush away over each other. When this occurs under the oceans / seas, tsunami takes place.

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