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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 formed due to disturbance of the oceanic crust. The disturbance could be volcanoes, earthquakes or landslides occurring on the seabed.

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