Causes of the tsunami.

There is often no warning to a tsunami. However, earthquakes are often a cause of a tsunami, any earthquake occurring near water may cause a tsunami. About 80% of all tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean, but wherever large amounts of water are found. They may be caused by landslides, volcanic explosions, bolides and seismic activity.

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