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Which of the following is the cause of tsunamis?1. Cyclones over the sea2. Monsoons3. Earth quakes under sea4. Gravitational pulls by Sun and Moon

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Earth quakes under sea

The correct answer is Earthquakes under sea.

 

  • Tsunamis are ocean waves triggered by large earthquakes that occur under the sea.
  • Tsunamis consist of multiple waves that rush ashore like a fast-rising tide with powerful currents.
  • Tsunami is a Japanese word.
  • The word meaning of Tsunami is "harbor waves".
  • Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes on converging tectonic plate boundaries.
  • The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth.
  • It can travel 20-30 miles per hour with waves of 10-100 feet high.
  • It is more in the shallow water than in the ocean deep.

 

  • Tsunamis are also triggered by:
    • Volcanic eruptions.
    • Submarine landslides.
  • It is frequently observed particularly along the coast of Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India.
  • Tsunami affected India on 26th December 2004.
  • India joined the International Tsunami Warning System after the 2004 tsunami disaster.


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