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प्रश्न
Japan which lies in the Ring of Fire experiences frequent earthquakes. As it is an island country, it experiences a typical phenomenon which is a result of an earthquake taking place under the ocean. What is this phenomena called?
पर्याय
Landslides
Tsunamis
Avalanches
Cyclones
MCQ
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उत्तर
Tsunamis
Explanation:
The phenomenon experienced by Japan, which lies in the ring of fire, as a result of an earthquake taking place under the ocean is called a tsunami. This is because tsunamis are giant sea waves generated by earthquakes that have their epicenter on the sea floor. Since Japan is an island country and lies in a highly seismic zone known as the ring of fire, it frequently encounters tsunamis caused by undersea earthquakes.
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