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Earthquakes affect not only continental areas but also oceanic areas, generating powerful waves in the oceans. By what name are these waves known?
Powerful waves generated in the ocean by seismic activity are known as Tsunamis. While the term “tidal wave” is often used incorrectly, tsunamis have nothing to do with the tides. They are purely the result of geological disturbances—primarily earthquakes—that transfer massive amounts of kinetic energy to the oceanic water column. ANSWER: (B) Tsunami
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