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What is a tsunami?

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A situation of heavy snowfall

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A series of huge water waves

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A kind of volcano

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A series of heavy hailstorm

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The correct option is B A series of huge water waves
Tsunami is a series of a huge wave. A tsunami wave is generated by an earthquake or volcanic eruption on the ocean floor. These water waves move fast and can be destructive.

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