Distinguish the Earthquake and tsunami.

1.	Distinguish the Earthquake and tsunami.
Answer» 1. Earthquake: Earthquake is a violent tremor in the earth’s crust, sending out a series of stock waves in all directions from its place of origin. 2. Tsunami: Tsunami refers to huge ocean waves caused by an earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption. It is generally noticed in the coastal regions and travel between 640 and 960 Km/h.

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1. Earthquake: Earthquake is a violent tremor in the earth’s crust, sending out a series of stock waves in all directions from its place of origin.

2. Tsunami: Tsunami refers to huge ocean waves caused by an earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption. It is generally noticed in the coastal regions and travel between 640 and 960 Km/h.

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