An earthquake,a submarine landslide,or an eruption of an undersea volcano is capable of producing a
A)tsunami.
B)tidal wave.
C)slow-moving giant swell.
D)wave in the harbor.
E)breaker.

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An earthquake, submarine landslide, or eruption of an undersea volcano can cause a sudden displacement of water that creates a tsunami, which is a series of ocean waves with very long wavelengths (often hundreds of miles) and increases in amplitude as they approach the shore. A tidal wave is a misleading term for a tsunami, as it has nothing to do with tides. Slow-moving giant swells are not usually caused by sudden events and typically do not reach the height or devastation of a tsunami. Waves in the harbor and breakers are more localized and caused by wind rather than seismic or volcanic activity.

An Earthquake,a Submarine Landslide,or an Eruption of an Undersea Volcano