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Which of the following are effects of Tsunami?

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Loss of man-made and natural property
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Destruction of ecological habitats
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Death and destruction of human property
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
  • 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 such as Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions (including detonations, landslides, glacier, meteorite impacts, and other disturbances) above or below water. Among them, the most destructive Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes.
  • The effects of Tsunami include Loss of man-made and natural property, Destruction of ecological habitats and Death and destruction of human property, great damage to the human life, etc.
  • So, the correct answer is 'All the above'.

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