What Causes a Tsunamis?

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A tsunami is caused by an earthquake that happened in the ocean. The earthquake causes water to be displaced in tremendous amounts which causes a tsunami.
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Tsunami are large waves caused by sudden movement of the ocean due to earthquakes, landslides, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean.
Most tsunami are caused by large earthquakes on the seafloor when slabs of rock move past each other suddenly, causing the overlying water to move.
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