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Natural Events and the Environment ESS4.1

Question 7 • {HS} Earth and Space Science Sem. 1

Tsunamis are the result of _______.

Answer
A
undersea volcanic eruptions
B
undersea earthquakes
C
hurricanes
D
all of the above

Explanation

Tsunamis are most commonly caused by undersea earthquakes, which suddenly displace a large volume of water. Undersea volcanic eruptions can also cause tsunamis, but hurricanes produce storm surges rather than tsunamis, so “all of the above” is not correct. The correct choice is undersea earthquakes.

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