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Where is a tsunami located?

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At first a earthquake happens under the water, then the earthquake waves rise the sea level and the sea then floats in a growing circle hitting countries, and destroying everything in its path, (if you are still in school) then you will learn about it in geography. But the power of it is based on the power of the earthquake,

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