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What causes a tsunami to form?
Movement of the earth's tectonic plates
What is a 'wave train' in relation to a tsunami?
A pattern of waves forming the tsunami
Which natural events can also generate the pressure leading to a tsunami, besides earthquakes?
Volcanic eruptions
Why are coastal countries around the Pacific Ocean basin more likely to experience tsunamis?
They are part of the Ring of Fire
How can tsunamis impact human life and infrastructure?
By damaging buildings and causing shipwrecks
Explore the causes of tsunamis, their connection to earthquakes and volcanoes, and how underwater movements can lead to the formation of giant waves. Learn about the ripple effect of water resulting from the movement of tectonic plates in the ocean.
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