Earthquakes with lateral or side-to-side motion (such as on the San Andreas fault)generally do not produce tsunamis.

Name: Earthquakes with lateral or side-to-side motion (such as on the San Andreas fault)generally do not produce tsunamis.
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Tsunamis are generally produced by earthquakes that have vertical motion, as they disrupt the water column and cause large waves. Lateral or side-to-side motion does not typically displace enough water to create a tsunami.

Earthquakes with Lateral or Side-To-Side Motion (Such as on the San