Earthquakes and Tsunami

​An earthquake is defined as a sudden movement in Earth's crust. This sudden movement releases energy in the form of seismic waves which travel through Earth's crust and cause movement of Earth's Surface.

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Earthquakes occur near plate boundaries and along fault lines.

​A tsunami is a large ocean wave that is caused by a large disturbance near the ocean floor. The disturbances pushes water up and out, which generates waves in all directions

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Disturbances the cause tsunamis are usually Earthquakes near the ocean floor (but can also be volcanic eruptions or landslides)

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