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How are tsunamis tied to earthquakes?

Tsunamis

When earthquakes occur in the ocean, they can dislodge large volumes of water. This displacement travels across the ocean and, in shallow waters of bays and harbors, can result in tsunamis (sometimes erroneously called 'tidal waves').

Tsunamis are extremely dangerous and unpredictable. People have been killed after earthquakes when they went to a nearby beach to watch for them. If you are in a coastal area and an earthquake occurs offshore, head for higher ground!!

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