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How do tsunamis cause fires?

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electricity line break and then thing just seem to catch fire is the broken lines touch wood or something flammable

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Hurricanes do not cause tsunamis. They can cause fires by breaking gas lines and causing sparks in electrical wiring.


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Are earthquakes below the surface called tsunamis?

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Can reverse faults cause tsunamis?

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