Know what a tsunami is: a very large, fast ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption under the sea, which can cause great damage when it reaches land
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Question 1 of 3
Which statement about how fast a tsunami moves across the ocean is correct?
Question 2 of 3
When a volcano suddenly erupts on the ocean floor, why does a huge wave (a tsunami) form?
Question 3 of 3
When a giant wave from a tsunami reaches the shore of a small beach town, which of the following describes the damage it can cause?
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