A tsunami is like a big wave caused by something shaking the ocean floor. Imagine you're in a pool, and someone jumps in, water splashes everywhere. If the ocean floor moves suddenly, it can send huge waves toward the shore.
Examples
- A big earthquake under the ocean shakes up water like a giant splash.
- A volcano erupts underwater and sends waves toward the shore.
- An underwater landslide moves quickly, causing water to rise and fall suddenly.
See also
- What Causes the Tides Exactly?
- Why Do Trees Change Color in the Fall?
- Why Do Oceans Glow in the Dark?
- Why Do Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
- Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Weather?
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