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According to seismologists, what causes a tsunami?

Correct answer C. Deformation of the sea floor and vertical displacement of water

Explanation

A tsunami arises when an undersea earthquake suddenly deforms the sea floor, vertically displacing a huge volume of water that spreads out as powerful waves.

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