Tsunami waves are the undersea occurrence of earthquake exceeding 7.5 on Richter scale. Which one of the following statements regarding this is not correct?
It often generates strong waves.
The Pacific coasts are most vulnerable to Tsunami waves.
Tsunami waves are also called high-energy tidal waves or seismic sea waves.
Tsunami is a Latin word.
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
Tsunamis are giant waves caused by large-scale disturbances, most commonly underwater earthquakes, but also volcanic eruptions, landslides, and asteroid impacts. They are often referred to as seismic sea waves. The Pacific coasts, especially those bordering the seismically active “Ring of Fire”, are the most vulnerable to tsunamis. Tsunamis generate powerful waves that can cause immense destruction upon reaching coastlines.