How does a volcanoe cause a tsunami?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

A volcano doesn't have to be on land so when it errupts under the ocian it some times cause a earthquake. When this happens the earths crust moves allowing water into the gap. And when the crusts move back together the water is pushed out of the gap and creats a huge wave.

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago

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