Floods, landslides and tsunamis are phenomena that are caused by ____.

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Floods, landslides, and tsunamis are phenomena that are caused by earthquakes.
A tsunami is a type of earthquake under the ocean floor that generates powerful sea waves. These waves travel across the ocean at speeds up to about

1000 km / hr

and can be

30 m

or more high, which causes significant losses in coastal areas. Flooding is overflowing water onto land that is usually dry and occurs due to earthquakes and heavy rainfalls. A landslide is the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. Landslides also occur due to heavy rainfalls and earthquakes.

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