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Are tsunamis caused by the weather? Why or why not?

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Answer: Most tsunamis are caused by large earthquakes below or near the ocean floor, but tsunamis can also be caused by landslides, volcanic activity, certain types of weather and near earth objects (e.g., asteroids, comets). Not all earthquakes cause tsunamis.

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