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An earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor can trigger a

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An earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor can trigger a tsunami
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It is called tsunami.

Step-by-step explanation:

Tsunami's is due to the earthquake, landslides or volcanic eruption under sea water. Due to which a large mass of water flows with a large force which causes floods in coastal areas and so many devastation.

During tsunami, the tides are very high some times they may be 20 to 50 feet high.

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