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What is the reason for the formation of Tsunami?

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Plastic waste in oceans
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Wind variations
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Disturbance in oceanic crust
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Oil spills from ships
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Solution

The correct option is C Disturbance in oceanic crust
Tsunami is a special case of a wave that is not formed by the wind. Tsunami is formed due to disturbance of the oceanic crust. The disturbance can be due to the volcanoes, earthquakes or landslides occurring on or inside the seabed.

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