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What causes a tsunami?
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Solution
A tsunami is caused when an earthquake occurs under the sea. The energy released by the earthquake transfers to the water, generating very high waves that travel at great speeds and rise significantly when reaching the shore, causing flooding and destruction in coastal areas.
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Chapter 7: Earthquakes - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 69]
