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

question 52

Multiple Choice

An earthquake, submarine landslide, or eruption of an undersea volcano is capable of producing a

• A) tsunami.
• B) tidal wave.
• C) slow-moving giant swell.
• D) wave in the open ocean of great height.

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