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Why do some earthquakes in the ocean cause tsunamis, and others do not?
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Tsunamis: Subduction earthquakes cause vertical movement of the earth’s crust at fault lines. Tectonic earthquakes cause significant deformation of the crust. Both of these displace water & create waves. When a significant sized portion of the sea floor is elevated, a tsunami can result.
Answered 5/22/2017
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