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Is a tsunami a small earthquake?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Well, no, tsunamies are not earthquakes but it is cause by earthquakes about 35.4752%(plates rub against each other). The vibration makes the water vibrate causing it to rock. Then wind controls and forces the water to move forth and back....

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