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Explain how tectonic plate cause tsunamis​

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User Guess
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Answer:

The tectonic plates converge together causing the heavier plate to fall beneath the lighter one. Then this causes the debris to fall out of place and big waves to form.

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User Sam Bates
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Answer:

The falling debris displaces the water from its equilibrium position and produces a tsunami.

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