Question

Tsunamis are waves generated by

• A. Earthquake
• B. Underwater landslide
• C. Volcanic eruption
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Tsunamis can be caused by the earthquakes, underwater landslide and volcanic eruptions. When earthquakes happens underwater, the sea floor lifts and drops back down. It causes displacement of water. This results into huge water waves. Underwater landslides can also displace large amounts of water which can generate Tsunamis. When the hot lava or magma from collapsing volcano meets cold sea water, it can create a steam explosion which can results into tsunami waves.

Thus the correct answer is option D.