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Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
What gives rise to a tsunami?
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Solution
Tsunami is waves caused by a sudden movement of the ocean surface due to earthquakes, landslides on the sea floor, land slumping into the ocean, large volcanic eruptions or meteorite impact in the ocean. It destroys human life and livelihood and also causes the loss of natural resources.
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Chapter 4.5: Disaster Management - Exercise [Page 107]