Question

Which characteristic of an underwater earthquake is most likely to generate a Tsunami?

• A. Its magnitude on the Richter scale
• B. Its depth and vertical displacement of the sea floor
• C. Its distance from the nearest landmass
• D. Its duration

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Its depth and vertical displacement of the sea floor

• A tsunami is a series of extremely long ocean waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of a massive volume of water, usually in an ocean or a large lake

• The most crucial characteristic of an underwater earthquake that is likely to generate a tsunami is large-scale vertical displacement of the seafloor.