Which of the following submarine faults CANNOT cause tsunami waves?
A) strike-slip faults
B) normal faults
C) subduction-zone faults
D) thrust faults
E) breakaway faults of major landslides

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Tsunamis are caused by vertical displacement of a large amount of water, which occurs due to sudden movements along faults or underwater landslides. Strike-slip faults only have horizontal movement and do not produce vertical displacement, therefore they cannot cause tsunami waves.

Which of the Following Submarine Faults CANNOT Cause Tsunami Waves