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Identify and Name the Internal Movement. Tsunamis Are Generated in Coastal Areas. - Geography

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Identify and name the internal movement.

Tsunamis are generated in coastal areas.

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Solution

Sudden Movement

Explanation:

A tsunami is a seismic sea wave which is caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake. This displacement can occur because of earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the ocean floor both of which are categorized as sudden earth movements.

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Chapter 2: Endogenetic Movements - Exercise [Page 20]

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Balbharati Geography (Social Science) [English] 9 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2 Endogenetic Movements
Exercise | Q 3. (a) | Page 20
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