Tsunami can be caused due to

Volcanic eruption

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Underwater earthquake

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Solution

The correct option is D Underwater earthquake
A tsunami or tidal wave, also known as a seismic sea wave, 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.
A tsunami can be caused due to various reasons. Among them, the most destructive Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes
Hence a tsunami can be caused due to Underwater earthquake.
So, the correct answer is 'Underwater earthquake'.

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Question 5

Which of the following is not likely to cause tsunami?
(a) A major nuclear explosion under sea
(b) Earthquake
(c) Volcanic eruption
(d) Lightning

Earthquakes cause Tsunamis but Tsunamis does not cause earthquakes.

Which of the following events can cause earthquake?
(1) Movement of earth's plates
(2) Volcanic eruption
(3) Underground nuclear eruption.

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