Consider the following statements regarding Tsunami 1 When the ocean floor at a plate boundary rises...........

Geography World - Water Bodies

Consider the following statements regarding Tsunami.

1.When the ocean floor at a plate boundary rises or falls suddenly it displaces the water above it and launches the rolling waves that becomes a tsunami.

2.More than 50 percent of Tsunami’s happen in the vicinity of the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire.

Choose the correct statement/s

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct. Tsunamis are often generated by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that displace large volumes of water, causing waves to propagate across the ocean.

Statement 2 is also correct. The Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire" is a region characterized by frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. More than 80% of the world's earthquakes and approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes occur along the Ring of Fire. Consequently, more than 50% of tsunamis occur in this area due to the geological processes at play.

Therefore, the correct option is 3. Both 1 and 2.

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