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Which of the following causes the Tsunami waves?
Question

Which of the following causes the Tsunami waves?

A.

Exterior of the earth

B.

Interior of the earth

C.

Interior of the moon

D.

Exterior of the moon

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Interior of the earth.
• Tsunami waves are primarily caused by underwater earthquakes and disturbances in the earth's interior, particularly in the oceanic crust.

Information Booster:

  • Cause: Underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
  • Frequent Location: Ring of Fire (Pacific Ocean). 
  • Governing Body: INCOIS handles tsunami warnings in India.
  • Disaster Management: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Devastating Tsunami: December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake

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