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Question
Distinguish between
Earthquake and Tsunami
Solution
| Sr. No. | Earthquake | Tsunami |
| 1. | A sudden movement or trembling of the earth’s crust is called as earthquake. | Huge destructive waves resulting in displacement of water. |
| 2. | It is caused due to movement of tectonic plates, mass wasting landslides, surface fault, etc. | It is caused due to underwater earthquake. |
| 3. | Its aftermath leads to loss of property, damage to buildings and loss of life. | It causes flooding and disrupts transportation power communication and water supply. |
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