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b) What is tsunami? |
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Answer» 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. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions Anearthquakeis the sudden movement of the Earth'stectonic plates, resulting in shaking of the ground. This shaking can result in the damage of various structures such as buildings and further breakdown of the Earth's surface.The study of earthquakes. Earthquakes are usually quite brief, but there may be many over a short time frame. The sudden release of tension in thetectonic platesends waves of energy that travel through the Earth.Seismology studies the cause, frequency, type and size of earthquakes. |
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