Question

Large waves of sea water triggered into motion by an earthquake are called

a. Raleigh waves
b. love waves
c. tsunamis
d. s-waves

Answer 1

C. Will be your answer

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is C.

"Tsunami waves"

Explanation:

• Tsunami is referred to as the extremely bigger ocean waves that occur due to the underwater earthquakes, Volcanic activities or by Landslides.
• The Word Tsunami was termed from the Japanese word which means a harbor wave in English.
• Tsunami waves are sometimes referred to as the Tidal waves by the common masses which is Incorrect because Tsunami waves are unrelated to the tides.