Which type of event is a source of tsunami danger for the northeastern U.S.?
A)A subduction-zone earthquake along the coast of Africa.
B)A subduction-zone earthquake off the coast of the northeastern U.S.
C)A transform-fault earthquake on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
D)Flank collapse of a volcano in Sardinia.
E)Flank collapse of a volcano in the Canary Islands.

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Flank collapse of a volcano in the Canary Islands is considered a potential source of tsunami danger for the northeastern U.S. due to the massive volume of material that could enter the ocean, generating a large wave that could travel across the Atlantic Ocean.

Which Type of Event Is a Source of Tsunami Danger