A tsunami is like a big wave caused by something shaking the ocean floor. Imagine you're in a pool, and someone jumps in, water splashes everywhere. If the ocean floor moves suddenly, it can send huge waves toward the shore.
Examples
- A big earthquake under the ocean shakes up water like a giant splash.
- A volcano erupts underwater and sends waves toward the shore.
- An underwater landslide moves quickly, causing water to rise and fall suddenly.
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See also
- What Causes ‘Tsunamis’ and How Far Can They Travel?
- What Causes ‘Tsunamis’ and How Can They Be Predicted?
- What Causes a Tsunami to Travel So Far?
- What Causes a ‘Tsunami’ and How Is It Different from a ‘Wave’?
- Why Do Earthquakes Happen Under the Sea?
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