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An undersea earthquake causing a large displacement of the sea floor can cause a tsunamis. Another cause could be when a large area of cliffs suddenly crashes into the sea, so setting off a displacement of the sea.

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Do tsunamis cause earthquakes?

Earthquakes are one (but not the only) cause of tsunamis.


What is the effect of the earthquake?

They cause tsunamis


Why all tsunamis don't cause earthquakes?

Tsunamis do not not cause earthquakes at all. Tsunamis are usually the result of an undersea earthquake.


Are earthquakes below the surface called tsunamis?

Mo, they are known as earthquakes but the earthquakes cause the tsunamis.


Why are tsunamis associated with earthquakes?

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Are tsunamis and earthquake related?

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Do shock waves cause tsunamis?

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What causes mega tsunamis?

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Who is responsible when there is a Tsunami?

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Can earthquakes below the ocean cause tsunamis?

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Do earthquakes below the ocean can cause tsunamis?

Yes, they can. (and do.)